The creation of extremely strong, flexible, high resolution displays has been made possible with the development of “nano-pixels”, pixels that are just a few hundred nanometres across.
The researchers from Oxford University used phase change materials (materials that can change from an amorphous to a crystalline state), and sandwiched them between transparent electrodes to create a surface that functions like a pixel.
While still very much in the early stages of development, the research could be used in multiple technological applications, including creating extremely strong, flexible displays and surfaces.
Read more at Oxford University