Quantum dot glass cell and light-emitting device package including the same
Provided are a quantum dot glass cell and a light-emitting device package including the quantum dot glass cell. The quantum dot glass cell may include a quantum dot powder in which quantum dots, inorganic homogenizing particles, and a binder are mixed, a dispersion matrix in which the quantum dot powder is dispersed, and a glass sealing structure surrounding the dispersion matrix. The quantum dot glass cell and the light-emitting device package including the quantum dot glass cell may have improved light emission characteristics and improved reliability.
1. A quantum dot glass cell comprising:
quantum dots, inorganic homogenizing particles, and a binder all mixed together to form a quantum dot powder;
a dispersion matrix in which the quantum dot powder is dispersed; and
a glass sealing structure surrounding the dispersion matrix.
2. The quantum dot glass cell of claim 1 , wherein the inorganic homogenizing particles includes at least one of silica (SiO 2 ), titania (TiO 2 ), or alumina (Al 2 O 3 ).
3. The quantum dot glass cell of claim 1 , wherein the binder includes at least one of an ethylene-methacrylic acid (EMAA) copolymer resin or an ethylene-acrylic acid (EAA) copolymer resin.
4. The quantum dot glass cell of claim 1 , wherein the dispersion matrix includes a silicone resin.
5. The quantum dot glass cell of claim 1 , wherein the dispersion matrix further comprises a light-diffusing agent.
6. The quantum dot glass cell of claim 5 , wherein the light-diffusing agent comprises alumina (Al 2 O 3 ).
7. The quantum dot glass cell of claim 1 , wherein a diameter of the quantum dot powder ranges from about 1 μm to about 50 μm.
8. The quantum dot glass cell of claim 1 , wherein the glass sealing structure includes a glass container and a glass cover which are joined together.
9. The quantum dot glass cell of claim 8 , wherein the glass container comprises an opening in which the dispersion matrix is arranged, and a bonding portion in close contact with the glass cover.
10. The quantum dot glass cell of claim 9 , wherein the glass sealing structure includes a glass welding area at the bonding portion.
11. The quantum dot glass cell of claim 8 , further comprising:
a glass layer between the glass cover and the glass container.
12. The quantum dot glass cell of claim 11 , wherein the glass layer absorbs light having a wavelength of 550 nm to 600 nm.
13. A quantum dot glass cell comprising:
a glass container including an opening;
a dispersion matrix in the opening;
quantum dots, inorganic homogenizing particles, and a binder all mixed together to form a quantum dot powder, the quantum dot powder dispersed in the dispersion matrix; and
a glass cover on the glass container and the dispersion matrix.
14. The quantum dot glass cell of claim 13 , further comprising:
a glass welding area connecting the glass container to the glass cover.
15. The quantum dot glass cell of claim 13 , further comprising:
a glass layer between the glass container and the glass cover.
16. A light-emitting device package comprising:
a substrate;
a housing on the substrate, the housing comprising a cavity;
a light-emitting device on the substrate, the light-emitting device being in the cavity of the housing;
a light-emitting device encapsulation portion covering the light-emitting device; and
a quantum dot glass cell on the light-emitting device encapsulation portion,
wherein the quantum dot glass cell includes,
quantum dots, inorganic homogenizing particles, and a binder all mixed together to form a quantum dot powder,
a dispersion matrix in which the quantum dot powder is dispersed, and
a glass sealing structure surrounding the dispersion matrix.
17. The light-emitting device package of claim 16 , wherein the housing comprises at least one of aluminum (Al) or copper (Cu).
18. The light-emitting device package of claim 16 , further comprising:
a reflective portion surrounding side walls of the quantum dot glass cell.
19. The light-emitting device package of claim 16 , wherein the light-emitting device encapsulation portion comprises a phosphor.
20. The light-emitting device package of claim 16 , wherein the light-emitting device encapsulation portion comprises a light-diffusing agent.