| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10128420 | Optical Materials | 2018 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
We demonstrated a homeotropic liquid crystal (LC) alignment state on fluorinated self-assembled monolayers (FSAMs) deposited by gas-phase method as a function of deposition time. The gas-phase method to deposit FSAMs was simple process and cost-effective. Contact angle data and surface energy analyses of the FSAMs showed that film formation occurs, and showed a correlation with the homeotropic alignment of LC molecules on the FSAMs. Stable LC alignments on FSAMs were achieved at deposition time over 60â¯min. In addition, high transparency and thermal stability of FSAM further enhanced its possibility as a LC alignment layer.
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Authors
Sang-Geon Park, Hong-Gyu Park,