Abstract
We propose a multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)-doped liquid crystal (LC) device with enhanced electro-optical properties. MWCNT-doped LC cells were successfully operated as a twisted nematic LC device with high performance. The LC cells fabricated with MWCNT-doped LCs and a polyimide layer exhibited the best electro-optical properties, such as a low threshold voltage (1.60 V) and fast response time (13.95 ms). MWCNT doping decreased the pre-tilt angles of LC mixtures. Additionally, UV-visible transmittances and photomicrograph images of LC cells indicated LCD application potential with clear and uniform LC alignment.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 25-29 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Liquid Crystals |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 Jan |
Keywords
- electro-optical properties
- liquid crystal
- liquid crystal alignment
- multi-walled carbon nanotube
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemistry(all)
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics