The arrival of more affordable QD-OLED TVs and monitors is anticipated, partly driven by Samsung's new recycling technology.

Samsung Display has announced a significant advance in the sustainability of television production. The company has developed new technology that allows for the efficient recycling of quantum dot ink, which is often wasted during manufacturing. This ink is a crucial component for QD-OLED panels, and thanks to this advancement, Samsung can recover and process up to 80% of the ink that would normally be lost, which could lead to more affordable QD-OLED televisions.

The production of QD-OLED displays requires a significant amount of ink, as the printing process is carried out using an inkjet technique that sprays red and green QD ink through micrometer-sized nozzles. Until now, approximately 20% of that ink was trapped in the nozzles and discarded, leading to notable waste and high costs for the company. Now, recovering and reusing this ink represents a significant reduction in costs.

The recycling process is not a long-term concept; it is already being implemented in Samsung's QD-OLED production line. The company assures that the recycled QD ink maintains the same quality as the original, as it "undergoes an advanced synthesis process that revitalizes its purity and optical properties," offering the same performance as new ink.

Samsung has also mentioned that further improvements in productivity and overall performance in the production of QD-OLED displays will be made, influencing the price of panels for both high-end televisions and gaming monitors, where QD-OLED models are gaining popularity. The more efficient the production, the lower the cost per panel, and consequently, the more affordable the televisions will be.

Although recycling alone may not lead to dramatic changes, the combination of this advancement with other minor improvements could facilitate the arrival of a more economical QD-OLED model in the future.