Abstract
The formation of monolayer graphene oxide dispersing hydrogen
bonded benzoic acid liquid crystals (GDHBLC) nanocomposite film was
successfully fabricated by wet chemical solution casting process.
We are introducing soft self-assembly of liquid crystalline materials
(LC) comprising azelaic acid (AC) with p-n-alkyloxy benzoic acid (nBAO)
varying the respective alkyloxy carbon number
$(n=5)$
.
A sensitive response of the GDLC phase to external stimuli also makes
this phase attractive, which is mainly due to extending the applicability
of GO and reduced GO to solution processes. Graphene is only one atom
thick, optically transparent, chemically inert, and an excellent conductor.
These properties seem to make this material an excellent candidate
for applications in various photonic devices that require conducting
but transparent thin films. However, contrary to expectations, the
alignment of GO has been difficult to control through the application
of electric fields or surface treatments. In this article, we are
exploring liquid crystal device with electrodes made of graphene that
shows excellent display performance with a high contrast ratio. New
scientific challenges of electro-optical switching have been finely
investigated through the studies of texture patterns, dielectric properties
and DC conductivity.
© 2015 IEEE
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