Abstract
The utility of the azobenzene-polyelectrolyte layer-by-layer (LBL) ultrathin films for controlling liquid crystal (LC) azimuthal alignment was demonstrated. The irradiation of a hybrid LC cell with linearly polarized light resulted in in-plane homogenous LC alignment dependent on the thickness, irradiation time and stability of the films. The direction of the LC molecules was found to be perpendicular to the polarization plane and could be reoriented.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 4532-4535 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Langmuir |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2002 May 28 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Spectroscopy
- Electrochemistry
Fingerprint Dive into the research topics of 'In-plane photoalignment of liquid crystals by azobenzene-polyelectrolyte layer-by-layer ultrathin films'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.
Cite this
Park, M. K., & Advincula, R. C. (2002). In-plane photoalignment of liquid crystals by azobenzene-polyelectrolyte layer-by-layer ultrathin films. Langmuir, 18(11), 4532-4535. https://doi.org/10.1021/la015771a