Ultra pure near IR LEDs with low power use

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The “impossible” LED that could change everything Date: May 18, 2026 Source: University of Cambridge Summary: Scientists at the University of Cambridge have achieved what was once considered impossible by electrically powering insulating nanoparticles to create a completely new kind of LED. Using tiny organic “molecular antennas,” the team found a way to funnel energy into materials that normally cannot conduct electricity, producing ultra pure near infrared light with remarkable efficiency.