Synthesis of a novel organic-solvent-soluble polyimide and its application to alignment film for liquid crystal displays

Michinori Nishikawa, Yasuaki Yokoyama, Nobuo Bessho, Dae Shik Seo, Yasufumi Iimura, Shunsuke Kobayashi

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Abstract

We have synthesized a novel organic-solvent-soluble polyimide to be used as alignment films for liquid crystal displays. The polyimide has an aliphatic structure and can be cured at temperatures below 200°C. The novel polyimide also shows better alignment properties judging from its birefringence and dichroic ratio than conventional polyimides derived from the precursor polyamic acids. The alignment of a nematic liquid crystal on the novel polyimide shows a good texture without irregular liquid crystal domains.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)L810-L812
JournalJapanese journal of applied physics
Volume33
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1994 Jun

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Engineering(all)
  • Physics and Astronomy(all)

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