UChicago PME Uses Dioctyl Phthalate to Boost Stretchable OLED Brightness
Researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering discovered, in a study published July 21, 2026, that adding dioctyl phthalate (DOP)—a common plastic softener—to light-emitting polymer films significantly increases both brightness and stretchability. This physical method allows OLED displays to remain efficient while becoming flexible enough for wearable electronics. The quest for … Read more