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A greener, high-efficiency solution for wide color gamut displays.
September 4, 2025
By: KERRY PIANOFORTE
Editor, Coatings World
BASF has announced a major performance upgrade to its QDYES, a cutting-edge quantum dot level (QD-level) solution designed for LCD backlight applications. Implemented in 2025, the upgrade pioneers a greener and highly efficient path for manufacturers aiming to produce wide color gamut displays.
QDYES, first introduced in 2021, utilize innovative organic light-conversion technology to eliminate the need for barrier layers and address environmental concerns associated with traditional QD-level materials, which often contain heavy metals like cadmium and lead. This advancement not only enhances design flexibility, allowing for ultra-narrow bezels, but also meets the increasing demand for sustainable technologies in high-end display products.
The global flat-panel display market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by the rising demand for consumer electronics, digital signage, and ultra-high-resolution displays. As manufacturers shift towards wide color gamut displays, the need for environmentally friendly light-conversion solutions becomes paramount. QDYES provide an efficient alternative, achieving 100% in DCI-P3 and 80% in Rec2020 gamut when paired with appropriate color filters.
One of the standout features of QDYES is its high efficiency and narrow emission spectra, resulting in significant brightness and energy savings. With an upgrade that boasts over a 10% improvement in light efficiency, QDYES also maintain excellent color stability and fast optical response, making it ideal for dynamic applications such as gaming and video playback.
BASF’s proprietary Sunvue color conversion technology enhances QDYES’s performance by converting long-wavelength blue LED light into high-quality white light while preserving a wide color gamut. This innovative approach reflects BASF’s commitment to sustainability, as QDYES are fully RoHS compliant and free from hazardous materials.
“With the upgrade of QDYES, we demonstrate that organic materials can achieve QD-level display performance, setting a new benchmark in the display market,” stated Jens Liebermann, SVP, Electronic Materials at BASF. “This solution embodies our strategy of sustainable innovation, providing display manufacturers with a high-performance, eco-friendly alternative.”
QDYES can be applied in various components, including color conversion films, diffuser plates, and co-extruded sheets. By simplifying production processes and minimizing supply chain complexity, BASF positions itself as the partner of choice for display manufacturers seeking cutting-edge, sustainable designs.
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