• Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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• v.20 no.6
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• pp.603-611
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• 2009

Thermotropic liquid crystalline behavior of a homologous series of penta-O-4-{4'-(cyanophenylazo)phenoxy}alkyl-D-glucopyranoses(CAGETn, n = 2~10, the number of methylene units in the spacer) has been investigated. The CAGETn with n of 2 and 7 exhibited enantiotropic nematic phases whereas other derivatives showed monotropic nematic phases. This is the first report of glucose derivatives that form thermotropic nematic phases. The isotropic-nematic transition temperatures ($T_{iNS}$) of CAGETns and their entropy variation at $T_{iN}$ showed the odd-even effect as a function of n. This behavior was rationalized in terms of the change in the average shape of the side chains as the parity of the spacer is varied. This rationalization also accounts for the observed variation of nematic-crystalline phase transition temperatures ($T_{NkS}$) and associoated entropy change at $T_{Nk}$. The entropy change at $T_{iN}$ or $T_{Nk}$ reaches a mininum at n = 3, before it increases again for n = 4. This may be attributed to the difference in the arrangement of the side groups. The mesophase properties of CAGETns were entirely different from those reported for partially or fully alkylated glucopyranoses. This result suggests that the degree of substitution and chemical structure of the substituents play an important role in the formation of the mesophase structures in the liquid crystals.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2000.11a
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• pp.133-136
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• 2000

We investigated the improvement of viewing angle using a patterned double twisted (PDT) vertical-alignment (VA) cell mode on a homeotropic alignment layer. Good voltage-transmittance curves for negative dielectric anisotropic nematic liquid crystal (NLC) using the PDT-VA cell without a negative compensation film were obtained. The viewing angle of the PDT-VA cell without a negative compensation film was wider than that of a conventional VA cell.

• 전기의세계
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• v.38 no.10
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• pp.4-12
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• 1989

최근에는 전자 장치가 소형화, 경량화되는 추세이다. 이러한 전자 장치와 인간의 접속 방법으로 표시기(display)가 사용된다. 표시 기술은 표1에 나타난 것처럼 CRT, PDP, LCD, ECD, 기타 등으로 구별할 수 있다. 그중에서 LCD(Liquid Crystal Display)는 낮은 전력 소모, 낮은 구동 전압, 소형, 경량, gray scale 기능, 저가격 등의 장점이 있기 때문에 많은 연구가 수행되고 있다. 액정 지시기는 외부 전장에 의한 분자의 배열이 이루어져, 빛을 선별 투과 혹은 반사시켜 빛의 세기를 조절하는 특성을 이용하여 정보 전달 기능을 갖는다. LCD는 시계, 전자계산기, TV, 컴퓨터 단말기 등에 이용된다. LCD에 사용되는 액정은 구조적 특성에 따라서 semetic, cholestic, nematic액적으로 분류된다. 그런데 nematic액정이 분자 재배열에 필요한 반응 시간이 가장 빠르기 때문에 많이 사용된다.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.54-57
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• 2001

We have developed a new multidomain vertical-alignment (MVA) mode using a homeotropic photopolymer that provides a wider viewing angle for nematic liquidcrystal (NLC) with negative dielectric anisotropy. Good voltage-transmittance curves for he new MVA cell using the homeotropic photopolymer were observed. The viewing angle of the new MVA cell using the homeotropic photopolymer was wider than that of the conventional VA cell. The wide viewing angle using the new MVA cell is attributable to 4-domain by the ribs with UV exposure on the photopolymer.

• 한국정보디스플레이학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2008.10a
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• pp.292-294
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• 2008

We have developed new reflective LCD for Mixed twist nematic LC mode with high quality image. We have found out an optimal twist angle of LC and optical film's axis by simulation. Also we measured electro-optic characteristics for new design panel. As a result, high reflectance and wide viewing angle characteristics were achieved.

• 한국정보디스플레이학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2006.08a
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• pp.846-849
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• 2006

We made plastic LCDs with Bistable Chiral-Splay Nematic (BCSN) LC mode for several types of spacers and investigated mechanical stability of them. The plastic BCSN LCDs used adhesive bead spacers have sufficient LC alignment stability against the mechanical shock and bending stress.

• 한국정보디스플레이학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2006.08a
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• pp.422-425
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• 2006

Recently, studies on orientation of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) dispersed in nematic liquid crystal (LC) and CNTs effects on electro-optic characteristics of the LC device have been performed. In this paper, we summarize interaction nature between CNT and LC, local distortion of the LC director field by motion of CNTs, and effects on electro-optic performances of LC device.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• 2001.05a
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• pp.489-492
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• 2001

We studied a method to use a variable discrete random phase mask in 2-D binary data representation for efficient holographic data storage. The variable phase mask is realized by use of a twisted nematic liquid crystal display.

• 한국정보디스플레이학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2002.08a
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• pp.191-192
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• 2002

We reported pushing of colloidal particles by a moving isotropic-nematic phase boundary. Here, we report tailoring the structure of 3-dimensional networks formed by these particles by adjusting the rate of phase transition and by application of an electric field. The resulting networks affect the electro-optic performance of liquid crystal devices.

• Proceedings of the Optical Society of Korea Conference
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• 2004.02a
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• pp.138-139
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• 2004

In this paper, we propose a reflective In-Plane Switching twisted nematic mode with negative liquid crystal and weak surface anchoring energy (10$^{-6}$ J/m) in order to enhance reflectance and cellgap margin.