Polymer Network in Horizontal Electric Field LCDs

The patent introduces a polymer network formed by curing a reactive material (such as a reactive mesogen or monomer) within the LC layer. This polymer network modifies the physical and chemical parameters of the LC layer, creating multiple domains that confine LC molecules and reduce cell gaps. As a result, the rotational viscosity of LC molecules is reduced, enabling faster response times even at low temperatures while maintaining the horizontal electric field switching mode's viewing angle characteristics.

The patent employs a reactive material that automatically polymerizes to form a polymer network within the LC layer during the manufacturing process. The reactive material (such as a reactive mesogen or monomer) undergoes self-polymerization when exposed to UV light or other curing conditions, creating a polymer network that confines LC molecules and reduces cell gaps. This self-organizing process improves response speed without requiring complex external structures or additional manufacturing steps, as the polymer network forms spontaneously within the existing LC layer architecture.