EHD Spinning process for QD color converting display

This paper discusses the novel process for quantum-dot color converter (QDCC) patterning of a display module. Electrohydrodynamics (EHD) spinning of QD inks on a glass substrate provides a uniform color-converting layer showing near zero defects and remarkable material usage. This process can direct...

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Main Authors: Ilju Moon, Jin Woo Jung, Seongyong Kim, Keon Kuk
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-02-01
Series:Journal of Information Display
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15980316.2025.2465565
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description This paper discusses the novel process for quantum-dot color converter (QDCC) patterning of a display module. Electrohydrodynamics (EHD) spinning of QD inks on a glass substrate provides a uniform color-converting layer showing near zero defects and remarkable material usage. This process can directly print pixels of several microns in width without costly photolithography. Continuous QD ink stream by EHD spinning has a smaller stream diameter than that of an ejecting nozzle. Thus, it enables high spatial resolution with uniform QDs film thickness. Utilizing high viscosity (∼1000 cPs) inks gives the advantage of high QD content without solvent that can improve color conversion efficiency and reliability. We identified the basic properties of QDs ink and substrate for EHD spinning and further proved patterning manufacturability with an optimized printing process. With this printing method, a broad range of display form factors from a modular panel for 4k and 8k TV to a high-resolution mobile display can be implemented.
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spelling doaj-art-4553369563864efa8eaaabc0fc0861dd2025-08-20T02:30:28ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Information Display1598-03162158-16062025-02-011810.1080/15980316.2025.2465565EHD Spinning process for QD color converting displayIlju Moon0Jin Woo Jung1Seongyong Kim2Keon Kuk3Global Technology Research, Samsung Electronics, Suwon, South KoreaGlobal Technology Research, Samsung Electronics, Suwon, South KoreaGlobal Technology Research, Samsung Electronics, Suwon, South KoreaGlobal Technology Research, Samsung Electronics, Suwon, South KoreaThis paper discusses the novel process for quantum-dot color converter (QDCC) patterning of a display module. Electrohydrodynamics (EHD) spinning of QD inks on a glass substrate provides a uniform color-converting layer showing near zero defects and remarkable material usage. This process can directly print pixels of several microns in width without costly photolithography. Continuous QD ink stream by EHD spinning has a smaller stream diameter than that of an ejecting nozzle. Thus, it enables high spatial resolution with uniform QDs film thickness. Utilizing high viscosity (∼1000 cPs) inks gives the advantage of high QD content without solvent that can improve color conversion efficiency and reliability. We identified the basic properties of QDs ink and substrate for EHD spinning and further proved patterning manufacturability with an optimized printing process. With this printing method, a broad range of display form factors from a modular panel for 4k and 8k TV to a high-resolution mobile display can be implemented.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15980316.2025.2465565Quantum dot color converterEHD spinningmicro LED display
spellingShingle Ilju Moon
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Quantum dot color converter
EHD spinning
micro LED display
title EHD Spinning process for QD color converting display
title_full EHD Spinning process for QD color converting display
title_fullStr EHD Spinning process for QD color converting display
title_full_unstemmed EHD Spinning process for QD color converting display
title_short EHD Spinning process for QD color converting display
title_sort ehd spinning process for qd color converting display
topic Quantum dot color converter
EHD spinning
micro LED display
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15980316.2025.2465565
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