# Life-Saving LCDs The Chemical From Broken TVs May Help to Fight Infections By Allison Love | Published 2010-06-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-lcd-tvs References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5568743/chemical-from-broken-lcd-tvs-could-save-lives) & [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/recycled-lcd-tvs-fight-harmful-bacteria/15476/) A new study is suggesting that [recycled LCD TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape) may have a chemical in them to help save lives. The polyviynl-alcohol (PVS) found inside of LCD TVs are actually beneficial for humans and help starve off infections and viruses. Scientists are becoming more and more creative in their efforts to invent new drugs, and this one is particularly cool because the [broken TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercury-disposal-technology) are being recycled rather then sitting in a dump. **Implications** - With so many [new technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-tv1) coming out each day, consumers are looking for the most advanced ones. Products that push the limits on what is possible appeal to shoppers who want to stay on the cutting edge of development. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recycled LCD Tvs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new ways to utilize the polyvinyl-alcohol (PVA) chemical found in recycled LCD TVs for medical applications. - **Creative Drug Invention:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unconventional sources and methods for developing new drugs, such as leveraging chemicals found in everyday items like broken TVs. - **Cutting-edge Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced products that push the limits of technology, appealing to consumers who value staying ahead of the curve. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Recycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more efficient and effective methods for extracting valuable chemicals and components from electronic waste for reuse in other industries. - **Pharmaceutical:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investigate the potential of unconventional chemicals and compounds for creating new treatments and therapies, enhancing the drug discovery process. - **Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to repurpose electronic components and materials, transforming waste into valuable resources with alternative applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Soluble E-Waste Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquafade.md) - [Self-Cleaning Touchscreen Dashboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcleaning-system.md) - [Organic Flexible Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-olcd.md) - [Malleable Furniture-Like TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-oled-display.md) - [Bio-Resin Retail Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-13inch-color-epaper.md) - [Bacteria-Resistant Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer.md) - [Resurrected Used Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-afterlife.md) - [Next-Generation TV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oled-shelf-concept.md) - [Interactive E-Waste Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cash-for-trash.md)