Development of liquid crystal displays and related improvements to their performances

Abstract

This review article comprises three contents: 1) a general introduction of liquid crystals (LCs) and their chronological developments until their current status, 2) the descriptions of the achievements of defect-free and optically high-quality LC displays (LCDs), and 3) the description of the new and alternative methods for improving existing LCD technologies in terms of high-speed response, viewing angles, and power consumption through nanoparticle doping and optical compensation on a laboratory level. When these technologies are successfully developed, they will be used in the industry, where the fabrication process will be performed in a large-clean room using automated robotics.

Impact of carbon quantum dots on self-assembly and dielectric relaxation modes of a room temperature tri-component fluorinated antiferroelectric liquid crystal mixture

“…Liquid crystals (LCs) are primarily known for display applications, 1 along with numerous non-display applications. 2,3 In the past decade, the revolutionary enhancement in display technology has influenced the human lifestyle in various ways which is now widely acknowledged as essential to the modern world.…”

“…Presently, nematic liquid crystal displays (NLCDs) are leading the market of display technology, with applications in smartwatches, smartphones, projectors, car navigators, notebooks, computer displays, smart televisions (TVs) and the list goes on. 1 However, due to the inherent limitations of NLCs such as a poor contrast ratio and low response time, there is a need for such materials that overcome these limitations. 1 In this context, AFLCs are futuristic materials that have attracted researchers' attention for their amazing display related properties such as low power consumption, wide viewing angle and fast response time and refresh rate.…”

“…1 However, due to the inherent limitations of NLCs such as a poor contrast ratio and low response time, there is a need for such materials that overcome these limitations. 1 In this context, AFLCs are futuristic materials that have attracted researchers' attention for their amazing display related properties such as low power consumption, wide viewing angle and fast response time and refresh rate. 4 Due to these properties, since their invention by Chandani et al 5 in 1989, to date they have established themselves as a potential candidate for application in high-definition displays and transistor devices.…”

“…Presently, nematic liquid crystal displays (NLCDs) are leading the market of display technology, with applications in smartwatches, smartphones, projectors, car navigators, notebooks, computer displays, smart televisions (TVs) and the list goes on. 1 However, due to the inherent limitations of NLCs such as a poor contrast ratio and low response time, there is a need for such materials that overcome these limitations. 1…”

“…1 However, due to the inherent limitations of NLCs such as a poor contrast ratio and low response time, there is a need for such materials that overcome these limitations. 1…”