Molecules (Apr 2023)

Effect of Electrospinning Network Instead of Polymer Network on the Properties of PDLCs

  • Yuzhen Zhao,
  • Tingting Lang,
  • Chaonian Li,
  • Wenbo Yin,
  • Yitian Sun,
  • Ruijuan Yao,
  • Cheng Ma,
  • Zuhui Shi,
  • Dong Wang,
  • Zongcheng Miao

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28083372
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 28, no. 8
p. 3372

Abstract

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In this study, polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) membranes were prepared by combining prepolymer, liquid crystal, and nanofiber mesh membranes under UV irradiation. EM, POM, and electro-optic curves were then used to examine the modified polymer network structure and the electro-optical properties of these samples. As a result, the PDLCs with a specific amount of reticular nanofiber films had considerably improved electro-optical characteristics and antiaging capabilities. The advancement of PDLC incorporated with reticulated nanofiber films, which exhibited a faster response time and superior electro-optical properties, would greatly enhance the technological application prospects of PDLC-based smart windows, displays, power storage, and flexible gadgets.

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