Current trends in studies on reverse-mode polymer dispersed liquid-crystal films — A review

Autor:	Muhammad Jamil, Youngtae Jeon, Farzana Ahmad
Rok vydání:	2014
Předmět:	chemistry.chemical_classification Fabrication Materials science Opacity chemistry Liquid crystal Contrast ratio Nanotechnology Polymer Current (fluid) Low voltage Electronic Optical and Magnetic Materials Display device
Zdroj:	Electronic Materials Letters. 10:679-692
ISSN:	2093-6788 1738-8090
DOI:	10.1007/s13391-013-3279-8
Popis:	Reverse-mode polymer dispersed liquid crystals (PDLCs) comprise an important new class of materials for optical device applications. Generally reverse-mode PDLCs are transparent and opaque in the absence and presence of an external field, respectively. Display devices based on reverse-mode PDLC technology are useful for large-area displays; because their fabrication for manufacturing shutters is considered to be easier and faster, they are also employed for automotive technology and smart windows. These devices can be operated at a low voltage, which conserves energy in intelligent-device applications. This work presents a comprehensive review of past research regarding reverse-mode PDLCs and includes the advantageous features, applications, and various fabrication methods of reverse-mode PDLCs and photo-chromic reverse-mode PDLCs. In addition, some new features of this technology that have recently been reported and future investigations by a variety of research groups are presented.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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