Abstract
This study explores the roles of UV-polymerizable silicon-based nanoparticles in polymer-stabilized blue phase (PSBP) liquid crystals. Our analysis reveals that the polymerized polymer leads to widening of the temperature range of the blue phase and stabilization of the reflection wavelength against temperature variations. A polymer morphology study of PSBP reveals the polydomain nature of the blue phase. In practical application, the advantage of the low-surface-energy property of the UV-polymerizable silicon-based nanoparticles leads to a significant reduction in switching voltage from 140 to 40V.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Physical review. E, Statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
