Holographic Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystals: Effect of Partial Matrix Fluorination on Electro-Optical and Morphological Properties
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-15-2011
School
Polymer Science and Engineering
Abstract
Holographic polymer dispersed liquid crystal (H-PDLC) films with partially fluorinated matrices were investigated. Electro-optical and morphological studies revealed that fluorinated composites were substantially different from non-fluorinated analogues. The addition of a fluorinated monofunctional acrylate monomer to a pentaacrylate-derived polymer matrix resulted in improved diffraction efficiency. These findings suggest that the partial fluorination of the host polymer decreases the compatibility between the matrix and liquid crystal phase. Morphological differences between fluorinated films and non-fluorinated control specimens were verified using low-voltage, high-resolution scanning electron microscopy (LVHRSEM).
Publication Title
MRS Online Proceedings Library
Volume
709
Issue
1
Recommended Citation
Schulte, M. D.,
Clarson, S. J.,
Natarajan, L. V.,
Guymon, C.,
Bunning, T. J.
(2011). Holographic Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystals: Effect of Partial Matrix Fluorination on Electro-Optical and Morphological Properties. MRS Online Proceedings Library, 709(1).
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