Nanotechnology plays a crucial role in enhancing LED efficiency through several mechanisms:
Quantum dots: These semiconductor nanoparticles can be engineered to emit specific wavelengths of light, improving color precision and brightness in LEDs. Nanostructured materials: By incorporating nanostructures such as nanowires and nanotubes, LEDs can achieve better electron transport and light extraction efficiency. Surface plasmonics: Utilizing metal nanoparticles, surface plasmonics can enhance light emission by increasing the local density of optical states.