Rotationally invariant ring-shaped liquid crystal structures between two substrates with different photoalignment
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DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.116238
Abstract: Abstract Planar patterned photoalignment can be used to align liquid crystals (LCs) in any azimuthal orientation. Using different patterns on both substrates, we fabricated and analyzed complex three-dimensional LC structures. We developed four configurations in… read more here.
Keywords: invariant ring; rotationally invariant; shaped liquid; ring shaped ... See more keywords
Effects of humidity and surface on photoalignment of brilliant yellow
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DOI: 10.1080/02678292.2016.1247479
Abstract: ABSTRACT Controlling and optimising the alignment of liquid crystals is a crucial process for display application. Here, we investigate the effects of humidity and surface types on photoalignment of an azo-dye brilliant yellow (BY). Specifically,… read more here.
Keywords: photoalignment; surface photoalignment; brilliant yellow; effects humidity ... See more keywords
Polymer–Nematic Liquid Crystal Interface: On the Role of the Liquid Crystalline Molecular Structure and the Phase Sequence in Photoalignment
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DOI: 10.3390/polym13020193
Abstract: We provide experimental evidence for the influence of the molecular structure of the nematic liquid crystal (NLC) on the photoalignment process in three dimensions at the interface with a polymer layer. In particular, the experimental… read more here.
Keywords: molecular structure; liquid crystal; nematic liquid; photoalignment ... See more keywords