Recent Advances in The Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal Composite and Its Applications
Mohsin Hassan Saeed, Shuaifeng Zhang, Yaping Cao, Le Zhou, Junmei Hu, Muhammad Imran, Jiumei Xiao, Lanying Zhang, Huai Yang
Abstract
Polymer dispersed liquid crystals (PDLCs) have kindled a spark of interest because of their unique characteristic of electrically controlled switching. However, some issues including high operating voltage, low contrast ratio and poor mechanical properties are hindering their practical applications. To overcome these drawbacks, some measures were taken such as molecular structure optimization of the monomers and liquid crystals, modification of PDLC and doping of nanoparticles and dyes. This review aims at detailing the recent advances in the process, preparations and applications of PDLCs over the past six years.
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceLiquid crystalPolymerSPARK (programming language)MonomerNanotechnologyDopingComposite numberNanoparticleComposite materialOptoelectronicsComputer scienceProgramming languageLiquid Crystal Research AdvancementsPorphyrin and Phthalocyanine ChemistryPhotonic Crystals and Applications