A chemically modulated polystyrene surface for homogeneously aligned liquid crystals using various ion beam exposure angles

作者:Kim Jeong Hwan; Park Hong Gyu; Gang Young Gu; Lim Ji Hun; Hwang Jeong Yeon; Ok Chul Ho; Seo Dae Shik*; Han Jeong Min; Kim Sung Ho; Park Tae Kyu
来源:Liquid Crystals, 2010, 37(9): 1133-1138.
DOI:10.1080/02678292.2010.489158

摘要

In this study, transparent polystyrene (PS) was replaced with conventional polyimide material. As a non-contact process, an ion beam (IB) bombardment process was applied to align the homogeneous liquid crystal (LC) material on the PS surfaces. Confirming the atomic force microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis, the chemical compositional changes of the IB-irradiated PS surfaces were determined as a function of the IB exposure angle although there was no effect of modulation of the physical geographic characteristics on IB-irradiated PS surfaces. Using this analysis, the optimal IB bombardment condition was determined at the IB exposure angle of 45 degrees. Finally, the electro-optical properties of an LC cell suggest the use of PS in conventional LC alignment materials.

  • 出版日期2010