Nanomaterial increases brightness of any lighting

摘要

Researchers at RTI International have developed a polymer-nanofiber-based material called NLITe that, when used as a reflector in lighting systems, has been shown to improve lumen output by as much as 40% without any increase in energy input. Funded in part by the Department of Energy, the researchers' work can be applied to any lighting fixture, from traditional fluores-cents to energy-saving LEDs.