Liquid Crystal Composition for Display Response Time and Temperature Balance

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Problem

Current liquid crystal compositions for active matrix display devices face challenges in achieving a balance of high maximum temperature, low minimum temperature, small viscosity, suitable optical anisotropy, large dielectric anisotropy, and stability to ultraviolet light and heat, which affects the devices' response time, contrast ratio, and service life.

Innovation Solution

A liquid crystal composition with positive dielectric anisotropy, comprising specific compounds represented by formulas (1) and (2), where the second component is between 15% to 50% by weight, is used to enhance the composition's properties, including a combination of compounds that adjust viscosity, optical anisotropy, and stability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If the maximum temperature of the nematic phase is increased to expand the usable temperature range, then the temperature range widens, but the viscosity may increase and response time deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemaximum temperature of nematic phaseVSAvoidresponse time
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a composite liquid crystal composition containing multiple specific compounds (cyclohexane derivatives, phenyl cyclohexane compounds, and other liquid crystal compounds) in defined weight ratios. This composite approach allows balancing the maximum nematic phase temperature (achieved through compounds like 1,4-cyclohexylenebis(methylene)-1,4-dicarboxylic acid compounds) with viscosity control (achieved through phenyl cyclohexane compounds with specific molecular structures), thereby maintaining fast response times even at elevated temperatures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Speed

If the viscosity is decreased to shorten the response time, then the response time improves, but the elastic constant decreases and contrast ratio deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresponse timeVSAvoidcontrast ratio
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSLength of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent precisely controls the molecular structure parameters of the liquid crystal compounds, particularly the phenyl cyclohexane compounds. By adjusting parameters such as the substitution patterns on the cyclohexane ring, the length of alkyl chains, and the positions of aromatic rings, the invention achieves an optimal balance where the viscosity is sufficiently low for fast response while the elastic constant remains high enough to maintain good contrast ratio. The specific weight ratio range (15-50% for phenyl cyclohexane compounds) is critical for this parameter optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Use of energy by moving object

If the dielectric anisotropy is increased to reduce threshold voltage and power consumption, then the threshold voltage decreases, but the optical anisotropy may be affected and contrast ratio deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower consumptionVSAvoidcontrast ratio
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSLength of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces compounds with specific local molecular structures that independently contribute to different properties. The cyclohexane derivative compounds primarily provide high dielectric anisotropy (reducing threshold voltage and power consumption), while the phenyl cyclohexane compounds with specific aromatic ring arrangements primarily maintain optical anisotropy (ensuring contrast ratio). This local functional differentiation within the composite composition allows simultaneous optimization of both electrical and optical properties without compromise.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

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 suitable balance of characteristics, resulting in a short response time, large voltage holding ratio, low threshold voltage, and long service life, suitable for various liquid crystal display modes and devices.

Implementation Method 1

liquid crystal composition having positive dielectric anisotropy

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDielectric anisotropy: Dielectric Permittivity

Implementation Method 2

Optical anisotropy of the composition relates to a contrast ratio in the device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOptical anisotropy: Birefringence

Data Source

PatentEP3434750B1Liquid-crystal composition and liquid-crystal display element
Publication Date: 2020.11.18 JNC CORP
  • EP3434750B1 patent drawing
  • EP3434750B1 patent drawing
  • EP3434750B1 patent drawing

AI summary

Provided are a liquid crystal composition satisfying at least one of characteristics such as high maximum temperature, low minimum temperature, small viscosity, suitable optical anisotropy and large dielectric anisotropy, or having a suitable balance regarding at least two of the characteristics; and an AM device including the composition. The liquid crystal composition contains a specific compound having large positive dielectric anisotropy as a first component and a specific compound having small viscosity as a second component, and the composition may contain a specific compound having high maximum temperature or small viscosity as a third component, a specific compound having positive dielectric anisotropy as a fourth component, or a specific compound having negative dielectric anisotropy as a fifth component.