Polymer-encapsulated blue phase liquid crystal droplets

Kemiklioglu E., Chien L.

Applied Physics Express, cilt.7, sa.9, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 7 Sayı: 9
  • Basım Tarihi: 2014
  • Doi Numarası: 10.7567/apex.7.091701
  • Dergi Adı: Applied Physics Express
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

We have demonstrated polymer-encapsulated blue phase (PEBP) liquid crystal droplets in electro-optical films with in-plane electric field switching. The PEBP films are prepared via solvent evaporation-induced phase separation of a mixture of blue phase liquid crystal (BPLC) and polymer latex. The PEBP films, laminated between two indium-tin-oxide coated conductive substrates, enable switching between light-scattering and transparent states in response to electric fields applied across the film. The PEBP films also allow in-plane switching to induce birefringence between crossed polarizers at low switching voltage and with fast response time.