Liquid Crystal Composition for Active Matrix Displays

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current liquid crystal compositions for active matrix devices face challenges in achieving a high maximum temperature, low minimum temperature, small viscosity, suitable optical anisotropy, large negative dielectric anisotropy, high stability to ultraviolet light, and high stability to heat, while maintaining a balance between these characteristics.

Innovation Solution

A liquid crystal composition comprising specific compounds represented by formulas (1) and (2), with optional additional compounds from formulas (3) to (5), is formulated to enhance the maximum temperature, reduce viscosity, and increase dielectric anisotropy, stability, and resistance, tailored for use in active matrix devices with modes like VA, IPS, or PSA.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If liquid crystal composition is formulated to achieve high maximum temperature and low minimum temperature, then temperature range is improved, but viscosity control and dielectric anisotropy may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetemperature range of nematic phaseVSAvoidviscosity
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSForce

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies molecular parameters by introducing specific substituent groups (fluorine, chlorine, cyano) at defined positions in the liquid crystal molecular structure. This changes the physical parameters of the composition to achieve simultaneous improvement in temperature range and viscosity characteristics

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite liquid crystal compositions containing multiple components with different molecular structures (cyclic compounds, linear compounds, branched compounds). By combining these components in specific ratios, the composition achieves a broad nematic phase temperature range while maintaining appropriate viscosity levels

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Speed

If liquid crystal composition is formulated to achieve large negative dielectric anisotropy, then response time is improved, but optical anisotropy and contrast ratio may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresponse timeVSAvoidcontrast ratio
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces different substituent groups at specific local positions (ortho, meta, para positions) of the molecular structure to create local variations in electronic distribution. This allows different regions of the molecule to contribute differently to dielectric anisotropy and optical anisotropy, achieving balanced performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes molecular parameters by introducing electron-withdrawing groups (fluorine, cyano) and electron-donating groups (alkoxy, alkyl) in specific configurations. This modifies the dielectric and optical anisotropy parameters to achieve the desired balance between response time and contrast ratio

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If liquid crystal composition is formulated to achieve high stability to ultraviolet light and heat, then service life is improved, but manufacturing complexity and cost may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestability to ultraviolet light and heatVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs relatively simple molecular structures using common liquid crystal building blocks (cyclic and linear compounds) that can be synthesized through straightforward chemical reactions. This approach achieves high stability without requiring complex or expensive molecular architectures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enhances stability by introducing specific functional groups (fluorine substitution, cyano groups, aromatic rings) that are known to improve resistance to ultraviolet degradation and thermal stability. These modifications maintain manufacturing simplicity while significantly improving reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The composition achieves a high maximum temperature, low minimum temperature, small viscosity, and large negative dielectric anisotropy, ensuring high stability to ultraviolet light and heat, resulting in active matrix devices with improved response time, voltage holding ratio, contrast ratio, and extended service life.

Implementation Method 1

a liquid crystal composition having a negative dielectric anisotropy

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDielectric anisotropy: Dielectric Permittivity

Implementation Method 2

An optical anisotropy of the composition relates to a contrast ratio in the device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOptical anisotropy: Birefringence

Data Source

PatentEP2562233B1Liquid crystal composition and liquid crystal display element
Publication Date: 2019.07.17 JNC CORP
  • EP2562233B1 patent drawing
  • EP2562233B1 patent drawing
  • EP2562233B1 patent drawing

AI summary

The invention provides a liquid crystal composition satisfying at least one of characteristics such as a high maximum temperature of a nematic phase, a low minimum temperature of the nematic phase, a small viscosity, a large optical anisotropy, a large positive dielectric anisotropy, a large specific resistance, a high stability to ultraviolet light and to heat, or having a suitable balance regarding at least two of the characteristics, and the AM device having a short response time, a large voltage holding ratio, a large contrast ratio, a long service life and so forth The liquid crystal composition contains two ring compound having a large optical anisotropy and a negatively large dielectric anisotropy as the first component, two ring compound having a negatively large dielectric anisotropy and a small viscosity as the second component, the compound having a small viscosity as the third component, the compound having a negatively large dielectric anisotropy as the fourth component, and the compound having an especially negative large dielectric anisotropy as the fifth component. The liquid crystal display device contains the composition.