Open AccessRecovery Act: Low-Cost, Highly Lambertian Reflector Composite For Improved LED Fixture Efficiency and Lifetime
Author(s) -
Eric Teather
Publication year - 2013
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/1097097
Subject(s) - fixture , coating , reflector (photography) , durability , materials science , cost reduction , composite number , process engineering , manufacturing cost , automotive engineering , computer science , mechanical engineering , optics , engineering , composite material , light source , physics , management , economics
The overall objective of the program was to demonstrate a 98% or greater reflective, highly diffuse, low-cost composite material that significantly improves luminaire efficiency, is able to withstand 50,000 hours or greater luminaire operation under expected LED system thermal and environmental operating extremes and meets the cost targets required to be an effective commercial solution for the Solid State Lighting industry. This project met most of the goals defined and contributed to the understanding of high reflectance, white coatings. Research under this program increased the understanding of coatings development using particle size reduction techniques and preparation of coating solutions with a broad range of particle types. The research explored scale-up of coating systems and generated understanding of processing required for high volume manufacturing applications. The work demonstrated how coating formulation and application technique can translate to material durability and LED system lifetime. The research also demonstrated improvements in lighting efficiency to be gained using high reflectance white coatings