White light-emitting diodes (WLEDs) consist of a blue-light emitting chip that is covered with yellow-emitting inorganic phosphors based on rare-earth or toxic materials that are regulated by a few countries. Indeed, they are one of the most critical bottlenecks when trying to ensure the sustainable development of WLEDs.
Prof Rubén Costa, head of the chair Biogenic Functional Materials at TUM Campus Straubing, is editor of the special issue in Advanced Functional Materials to celebrate the 25th year of the LEC technology.
The Global Young Academy consists of 200 young academic leaders between 30 to 40 years old and involves more than 40 National Young Academies spread all around the world. The Global Young Academy is devoted to provide a voice to young scientists over the six continents, playing a key role in international, interdisciplinary, and inter-generational actions that provide a global impact on the development of our society.