The principle of e-paper displays is based on charged particles suspended in a clear liquid. These move to the sides of microcapsules or microcups and become visible when an electric field is applied. E-paper displays show images and text even in bright light and in direct sunlight. They do not require backlighting. Under the motto
The Richard G. Werth Lecture in Chemistry is funded by an endowment established by Richard’s wife, Wilma, and their son, Gerald, to exemplify excellence in the teaching of chemistry and to promote an understanding of the many careers in chemistry. Werth taught at Concordia from 1950 to 1990.