Market assessment for nanolite: new white light emitting nanostructures for energy efficient lighting and displays

对开发新的低成本、环境友好和节能的照明技术的迫切需要，其可以作为传统白炽灯泡的可行替代品，在照明和消费电子行业内创造了新的市场机会。我们设计并制备了一种低成本的混合纳米材料（NanoLite），它能发出可调色度、最佳显色指数和高效率的白色光。这种新的纳米材料可以从液体（即溶液）或固体（即粉末）形式加工成发光结构和器件。该材料通过一种简单的方法由胶体纳米晶体构成，并作为单一照明实体，而不是混合物，提供均匀和均匀的白色光发射。由于其多功能性和化学相容性，这种材料可用于各种配置和设备，从发光二极管（LED）和荧光灯到显示器，发光液体和聚合物/塑料面板。作为该市场评估赠款的一部分，我们将进行广泛而全面的市场分析，以确定最合适的市场机会，以及与当前技术在特定细分市场中的应用相关的技术，营销和财务挑战。本市场分析将重点关注LED市场，特别强调健康和农业照明。其他利基市场，包括移动的显示器和汽车行业也将被探索。此次市场评估的成功结果将进一步指导原型设备的开发，帮助制定商业化战略，并吸引早期投资。

The urgent need for the development of new low cost, environmentally friendly, and energy efficient lighting technologies, which can serve as a viable replacement for traditional incandescent light bulbs, has created new market opportunities within lighting and consumer electronic industry. We designed and prepared a low-cost hybrid nanomaterial (NanoLite) which illuminates white light with tunable chromaticity, optimal colour rendering index, and high efficiency. This new nanomaterial can be processed into light emitting structures and devices from liquid (i.e. solution) or solid (i.e. powder) forms. The material is constructed by a simple method from colloidal nanocrystals, and acts as a single illumination entity, rather than a mixture, providing a homogeneous and uniform white light emission. Because of its versatility and chemical compatibility this material can be used in various configurations and devices from light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and fluorescent lamps to displays, luminescent liquids, and polymer/plastic panels. As a part of this Market Assessment grant we will perform a broad and thorough market analysis to identify most suitable market opportunities, as well as technical, marketing, and financial challenges associated with the application of the current technology in a particular market segment. This market analysis will focus on LED market, with a particular emphasis on health and agricultural lighting. Other niche markets, including mobile display and automotive industry will also be explored. A successful outcome of this market assessment will further guide the development of the prototype devices, help formulate the commercialization strategy, and attract early stage investments.