Though we may moan about the dim halogen bulbs that ever so slowly light our homes, they are a necessary part of the lighting future.
But the boffins haven't stopped there. A team of British researchers have been busy developing an alternative to dim bulbs – and it could one day literally cover our homes.
In fact, the future of home lighting could come in the form of glow in the dark wallpaper.
But the boffins haven't stopped there. A team of British researchers have been busy developing an alternative to dim bulbs – and it could one day literally cover our homes.
In fact, the future of home lighting could come in the form of glow in the dark wallpaper.
Thanks to "organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs)" already used in LCD TVs, our wallpaper could soon be lighting up our lives.
OLEDs are made from thin films of organic molecules that light up when a small electric charge is passed through them. Not only can they be powered by solar panels or batteries, they are flexible enough to be rolled, bent or fixed onto the wa
OLEDs are made from thin films of organic molecules that light up when a small electric charge is passed through them. Not only can they be powered by solar panels or batteries, they are flexible enough to be rolled, bent or fixed onto the wa
Match scheduled:
30-12-2009 from 06:30 until 14:30
Australia v Pakistan at Melbourne, 1st Test - day 5
30-12-2009 from 06:30 until 14:30
Australia v Pakistan at Melbourne, 1st Test - day 5
