Abstract
ABSTRACTIn this study, the enhanced vertical alignment of liquid crystals (LCs) was achieved by the in situ self-assembly of 4-(4-heptylphenyl)benzoic acid in the LC cell. The self-assembled alignment layer forms via hydrogen bonding between 4-(4-heptylphenyl)benzoic acid as a functional alignment agent and the conventional polyimide in the LC media. The LC cell fabricated using LC mixture doped with low concentrations of the alignment agent afforded good and uniform vertical alignment of LC molecules. The electro-optical characteristic of the proposed LC cell exhibited better homeotropic alignment than that of LC cell with conventional polyimide layer.
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 callDisclaimer: 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.
