The HELIOS project aims to significantly impact the lighting industry by promoting the development of innovative organic materials for white light-emitting systems. This will lead to more energy-efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective lighting technologies with a positive environmental impact. At the same time, HELIOS promotes international scientific cooperation, research capabilitie,s and the development of advanced technologies, which will increase the competitiveness of the European lighting industry.
1. Environmental and economic benefits
The HELIOS project focuses on the development of new organic materials for lighting that can significantly reduce energy consumption compared to traditional light sources. The high efficiency of white light-emitting organic systems (WOLEDs and WLEDs) reduces the environmental impact as they require less energy to operate and have a longer lifespan. This reduces energy costs while supporting sustainable development and contributing to a greener future. This approach also supports the European lighting industry, giving it a competitive edge in the face of global energy-saving challenges.
2. Enhancing research capabilities
The HELIOS project actively promotes the development of the research community by creating a platform for knowledge exchange between leading scientists and universities. Through international partnerships and education and training programmes, the project helps improve young researchers' skills by providing them with access to advanced technologies and resources. This contributes to the development of innovations and the creation of highly qualified personnel who can conduct research in lighting and materials science, significantly strengthening the scientific potential of universities and research institutions.
3. Development of advanced lighting technologies
The HELIOS project is actively developing advanced organic materials for lighting, such as thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF), which provides high efficiency, long lifetime, and better colour rendering performance for organic LEDs. This enables the creation of lighting systems that are energy efficient and have better light quality, which is essential for various industries, from household lighting to commercial and industrial applications. With these innovations, HELIOS contributes to developing new generations of lighting devices that could become the standard in the global lighting industry.