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Core Insights - The display technology is rapidly transitioning from "rigid" to "flexible," with flexible displays being increasingly utilized in consumer electronics, commercial spaces, and smart interactions [1] - Recent advancements include the development of high-performance stretchable polymer light-emitting diodes (PLED) by a research team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and a prototype of a stretchable display by LG Display, capable of approximately 53% deformation [1] Group 1: Flexible Display Technology - Flexible displays are not merely traditional glass screens bent; they require a multi-layered structure where each layer must possess flexibility to ensure overall bending and folding while maintaining display quality and durability [2] - Key components include flexible substrate materials, core electronic components, and packaging technology, all of which must innovate collaboratively [2][3] - Common flexible substrate materials include polyimide and polyester, which can be as thin as 0.1 mm and withstand high temperatures and thousands of folds without deformation [2] Group 2: Core Electronic Components - Core electronic components such as thin-film transistors (TFT) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) rely on high-performance electronic materials, including oxide semiconductors and organic semiconductors [3] - These components work together to ensure rapid current flow, self-emission of light, and effective stress release during bending, maintaining the integrity and functionality of the display [3] Group 3: Market Expansion and Applications - The global market for flexible displays is expanding, with projections indicating that by 2024, shipments of flexible active matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) panels will reach 631 million units, accounting for 42% of the smartphone screen market [4] - By 2031, the flexible display market is expected to exceed $173 billion, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.3% [4] - Applications are diversifying across various sectors, including smart terminals, wearable devices, automotive, healthcare, and public services [4][5][6] Group 4: Innovations in Automotive and Healthcare - In the automotive sector, flexible displays are enhancing human-vehicle interaction, with companies like Mercedes and BMW integrating flexible OLED screens into their vehicles for improved display and energy efficiency [5] - In healthcare, flexible displays are being utilized in wearable medical devices, providing real-time health data monitoring and improving clarity and portability [6] Group 5: Future of Intrinsic Flexibility - Current flexible displays still rely on external structures for deformation, facing challenges such as fragility and resolution loss [7] - The development of intrinsic flexible materials aims to address these issues by enabling the display itself to withstand deformation through molecular structure and micro-design [7][8] - This innovation could lead to new applications, allowing displays to adapt to various devices and user needs, enhancing the overall user experience [8]