Side-chain liquid-crystalline polymers and their thermo-electro-optical applications

Authors

  • Leonorina G. Cada Institute of Chemistry, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26534/kimika.v11i1.39-46

Keywords:

side-chain liquid-crystalline polymers, polymer dispersed liquid crystals, nematic, smectic, cholesteric

Abstract

Side-chain liquid-crystalline polymers are macromolecules consisting of! ow molecular weight mesogens covalently attached as pendant groups to the polymeric backbone through a flexible spacer. They exhibit combined thermo-electro-optical properties of the pendant liquid crystals and mechanical properties associated with the polymeric backbone. These materials find potential applications as binders for polymer-dispersed liquid crystals. Other significant applications based on their thermo-electro-optical effects include electro-optic displays, optical data storage and light modulation. In this article side-chain liquid crystal polymers are described in general terms and the various thermo-electro-optical applications are discussed.

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Cada, L. G. (1995). Side-chain liquid-crystalline polymers and their thermo-electro-optical applications. KIMIKA, 11(1), 39–46. https://doi.org/10.26534/kimika.v11i1.39-46

Issue

Vol. 11 (1995)

Section

Review Articles

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