Emerging applications of liquid crystals based on nanotechnology

Jung Inn Sohn, Woong Ki Hong, Su Seok Choi, Harry J. Coles, Mark E. Welland, Seung Nam Cha, Jong Min Kim

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Abstract

Diverse functionalities of liquid crystals (LCs) offer enormous opportunities for their potential use in advanced mobile and smart displays, as well as novel non-display applications. Here, we present snapshots of the research carried out on emerging applications of LCs ranging from electronics to holography and self-powered systems. In addition, we will show our recent results focused on the development of new LC applications, such as programmable transistors, a transparent and active-type two-dimensional optical array and self-powered display systems based on LCs, and will briefly discuss their novel concepts and basic operating principles. Our research will give insights not only into comprehensively understanding technical and scientific applications of LCs, but also developing new discoveries of other LC-based devices.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2044-2061
Number of pages18
JournalMaterials
Volume7
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014

Keywords

  • Display
  • Energy harvesting
  • Holography
  • Liquid crystal
  • Transistor

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