Aug 18, 2011

LCD that converts sunlight, ambient light, and their own backlight into energy.

UCLA Engineers Create Energy-Generating LCD Screen that allows gadgets like smartphones and laptops to convert sunlight, ambient light, and their own backlight into energy. Equipping LCD-enhanced devices with so-called polarizing organic photovoltaics will recoup battery loads of lost power, and enable smartphone users to scour Yelp, scan Twitter, and update their Facebook page without fear of draining the charge before a real communication crisis arises." - Read more at UCLA