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July 28, 2025
Opening a new chapter in sustainable lighting technologies
New materials set the stage for more efficient lighting, cleaner solar energy systems and even compact LEDs for wearable medical devices.
Feb. 7, 2023
Researcher working toward safer, more energy efficient LED lighting technology
A Mizzou Engineer has found a way to improve light-emitting diodes (LEDs), reducing the harsh blue hue associated with LED light fixtures.
Aug. 31, 2022
Building a better bulb: New faculty member brings NSF-funded research to Mizzou
Assistant Professor Peifen Zhu is on a quest to build a better light bulb, and now, she’s looking for Mizzou Engineering students who want to help. Zhu is a new faculty member in electrical engineering and computer science. She brings to Mizzou research around development of safer, more energy efficient lights, work that is supported with a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation. “For my research, I am developing materials for lighting technology that has a lot of advantages over conventional lighting technology,” she said. “The two main technologies…