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Photoalignment of polyimide containing cinnamoyl sidechain and its application to 5.7 inches color STN LCD

  • K. Y. Han
  • , S. H. Yu
  • , B. H. Chae
  • , J. K. Song
  • , Y. K. Jang
  • , H. S. Yu

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Abstract

A new polyimide containing cinnamate groups was synthesized by the reaction of substituted cinnamoyl chloride with polyimide. This polyimide having cinnamate groups is aligned by linearly polarized UV light. The optical anisotropy (Δnd) reached saturation value within about 3 minutes of irradiation (about 1000 mJ/cm2). The degree of alignment (second-rank order parameters) (S) was measured with the value of about 0.6 which is the almost same value as obtained from a rubbing method. Cells fabricated using polyimide alignment layer irradiated with linearly polarized UV light showed controlled pretilt angle (α) by irradiation conditions. This polymer was applied to 5.7 inches prototype color STN LCD.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)81-84
Number of pages4
JournalSID Conference Record of the International Display Research Conference
StatePublished - 1997
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the 1997 17th Annual International Display Research Conference - Toronto, Can
Duration: 15 Sep 199719 Sep 1997

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