General Motors has developed a new "self-cleaning system for displays using light emitting diodes emitting invisible violet light." It is in work with the US Patent Office and tackles the issue of fingerprint markings on infotainment systems. Usually, LED screens have displays of red, green, and blue LEDs only that are able to come together to create a full-color palette.
Now, GM is planning to launch a fourth dimension that is tuned to the invisible ultraviolet wavelength. This stems from the idea drawn from other self-cleaning surfaces including solar panels. When it is exposed to UV light, it will suck out moisture and turns into a super-hydrophilic component. The water collects along the surface and oxidizes due to the "electrochemically produce free radical molecules that can eliminate bacteria, DNA, fungi, and more."
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