Liquid Crystal Composition for High Transmittance

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Problem

Liquid crystal display devices face challenges in achieving satisfactory transmittance due to high refractive index anisotropy and elastic modulus, which affect the performance and efficiency of the liquid crystal layer.

Innovation Solution

A liquid crystal composition is developed comprising specific weight percentages of various liquid crystal compounds, including those represented by Chemical Formulas 1 to 8, which are optimized to achieve low refractive index anisotropy (Δn) and elastic modulus (K11) values, along with a compound represented by Chemical Formula 9, to form a polymer network that aligns liquid crystals for improved transmittance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Illumination intensity

If conventional liquid crystal compounds are used, then the liquid crystal layer can maintain basic display function, but the refractive index anisotropy and elastic modulus are high, resulting in poor transmittance

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovetransmittanceVSAvoidrefractive index anisotropy and elastic modulus
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a composite liquid crystal composition comprising multiple specific compounds (Formulas 1-8) in optimized proportions. This composite approach allows the material to achieve both low refractive index anisotropy (0.100-0.104) and low elastic modulus (K11: 12-15 pN, K33: 15-18 pN) while maintaining satisfactory transmittance, resolving the contradiction between display function and optical performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent systematically adjusts multiple parameters including the weight ratios of different liquid crystal compounds, the chemical structure parameters (X and Y groups), and the resulting physical properties (refractive index anisotropy, elastic modulus, rotational viscosity). By optimizing these parameters within specific ranges, the patent achieves the desired balance between transmittance and molecular orientation control

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Illumination intensity

If low refractive index anisotropy and elastic modulus are achieved, then transmittance is improved, but the liquid crystal layer may lack sufficient molecular orientation control

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovetransmittanceVSAvoidmolecular orientation control
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes the rotational viscosity (γ1) to be within 6-7.2 cP, which provides sufficient molecular orientation control despite the low elastic modulus. This parameter adjustment ensures that the liquid crystal molecules can still be effectively aligned by the alignment layer and respond appropriately to electric fields, maintaining reliability while achieving low refractive index anisotropy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The composite nature of the liquid crystal composition allows different components to contribute different properties. Some compounds contribute to low refractive index anisotropy, while others contribute to appropriate elastic modulus and rotational viscosity, achieving a balanced performance that satisfies both transmittance and orientation control requirements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

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 optimized liquid crystal composition enhances transmittance by reducing refractive index anisotropy and elastic modulus, leading to improved light transmission and display performance.

Implementation Method 1

The LCD device forms an electric field in the liquid crystal layer by applying a voltage to the field-generating electrodes, so as to control orientations of liquid crystal molecules in the liquid crystal layer, for controlling light transmitted through the liquid crystal layer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectric field alignment: Electric Field

Implementation Method 2

satisfactory transmittance of a display device can be attained with a low refractive index anisotropy (Δn) and a low elastic modulus (K11)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRefractive index anisotropy reduction: Birefringence

Data Source

PatentUS11479721B2Liquid crystal composition and display device including the same
Publication Date: 2022.10.25 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
  • US11479721B2 patent drawing
  • US11479721B2 patent drawing
  • US11479721B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A liquid crystal composition includes the following compounds: (in a range of 21.5 to 26.5 parts by weight) a compound represented by a first chemical formula, (in a range of 2.5 to 7.5 parts by weight) a compound represented by a second chemical formula, (in a range of 12.5 to 17.5 parts by weight) a compound represented by a third chemical formula, (in a range of 5.5 to 10.5 parts by weight) a compound represented by a fourth chemical formula, (in a range of 7.5 to 12.5 parts by weight) a compound represented by a fifth chemical formula, (in a range of 2 to 7 parts by weight) a compound represented by a sixth chemical formula, (in a range of 10.5 to 15.5 parts by weight) a compound represented by a seventh chemical formula, and (in a range of 13 to 18 parts by weight) an compound represented by an eighth chemical formula 8.