Ever wondered why screen break, even if they have protection? Well folks at University of Akron wondered the same and came up with a solution. Polymer scientists have developed a layer of transparent electrodes that is flexible, durable and though unconfirmed, this much more durable than today’s screens.
This if true, is the best replacement for broken screens. This may not erase broken screens, but decrease the ratio of broken screens. In their recently published paper work by Dr. Yhu Zu and his team, which consists mainly of students, describe the working of the transparent electrodes. They say that the layer of electrodes offer the same transparency as the indium tin oxide (ITO) layer that is used is in most smartphones.
As described earlier, the new material is much flexible. Which can play a vital role in solution of broken screens. In addition, the screen offers much better electrical conductivity. The new transparent electrodes copes to retain its shape and functionality in tests of up to 1000 bends. The new technology is also economical if fabricated in mass-quantity rolls.
“The annoying problem of cracked smartphone screens may be solved once and for all with this flexible touchscreen”, says Zhu.
But let us not gets our hopes high as yet. There are other flexible design as well. There was the famous LG G Flex. The LG G Flex not only provides flexibility but also a curved design. But the device did not go good on a drop test. From that we should realize that everything is not merely what it looks like.
With information at hand it is hard to say how good this new technology will compare to the LG G Flex or other flexible devices. We may also see something entirely new in the form of screen protection rather than the new electrodes.
Have you ever cracked a display and wondered the solution about it?