Introduction
BASF has announced a significant upgrade to its QDYESTM, a quantum dot-level solution for LCD backlight applications, implemented in 2025. This upgrade aims to provide a greener and more efficient option for manufacturers of wide color gamut displays.
Environmental Benefits
Originally introduced in 2021, QDYESTM uses organic light-conversion technology to eliminate the need for barrier layers and avoid heavy metals like cadmium and lead. This advancement supports the demand for sustainable technologies in high-end display products.
Market Context
The global flat-panel display market is rapidly growing, driven by consumer electronics, digital signage, and ultra-high-resolution displays. As manufacturers move towards wide color gamut displays, environmentally friendly light-conversion solutions like QDYESTM become essential.
Performance Enhancements
QDYES achieves 100% in DCI-P3 and 80% in Rec2020 gamut with suitable color filters. The upgrade offers over a 10% improvement in light efficiency, maintaining excellent color stability and fast optical response, ideal for dynamic applications like gaming and video playback.
Technological Innovation
BASF's Sunvue® color conversion technology enhances QDYESTM by converting long-wavelength blue LED light into high-quality white light while preserving a wide color gamut. This innovation aligns with BASF's commitment to sustainability, as QDYESTM is RoHS compliant and free from hazardous materials.
Application and Impact
QDYES can be used in various components, such as color conversion films, diffuser plates, and co-extruded sheets, simplifying production processes and reducing supply chain complexity for display manufacturers.
