Electrically induced bistable switching of stop band in chiral nematic photonic crystal

Huang, Yuming; Chang, Limin; Wang, Chun-Ta

doi:10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120133

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“…In these applications, the host system also plays a crucial role. Therefore, the dispersion of dyes in different mesophases such as nematic [16][17][18], cholesteric [19,20], ferroelectric [21,22] and smectic [23][24][25] systems have already been tested for different application purposes. Nematic systems are the most fundamental and thoroughly investigated out of all other host mesophases.…”

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Examining Energy Storage Potential in Weakly Polar Nematic Liquid Crystals Infused with Anthraquinone Dye: A Comprehensive Approach

Singh,

Agarwal,

Hatshan

et al. 2023

J. Compos. Sci.

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The applications of liquid crystals in the field of renewable, clean and sustainable technologies of energy storage are of utmost importance at present. This paper delves into dielectric spectroscopic studies of a weakly polar nematic liquid crystal (NLC) enriched with an anthraquinone dye. The primary objective is to assess the impact of increasing dye concentrations on various properties. Anthraquinone dye has been found to increase the dielectric permittivity of weakly polar NLC, leading to a 4.7-fold increase in dielectric anisotropy. Simultaneously, a reduction of around 11% in threshold and operating voltages of the NLC has also been recorded after using dye as the guest material. The added dipolar contributions provided by dye molecules have been attributed to this surplus permittivity. The NLC has been found to have an approximately 54% faster response to the applied field. The intrinsic polarization field of dye molecules accelerates nearby LC molecule reorientation, leading to a 56.5% faster fall time and a 29.8% faster rise time in a 3.0 wt% dye-doped LC cell. These experimental results have been validated via computational studies as well. The simulation results about dipole moment and polarizability provide robust support for our experimental results. Such composites evince their potential for energy storage and 5G communication technologies with adjustable impedance and permittivity.

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