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    Area of Science:

    • Materials Science
    • Optoelectronics
    • Liquid Crystal Displays

    Background:

    • Liquid crystal devices (LCDs) are widely used in displays.
    • Aggregation-induced emission enhancement (AIEE) dyes offer unique photoluminescent properties.
    • Optimizing contrast ratio (CR) is crucial for display performance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To fabricate a light-emitting liquid crystal device (LELCD) with high CR.
    • To investigate the impact of surface anchoring and cell thickness on CR.
    • To explore the use of AIEE dyes in display applications.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of LELCDs utilizing AIEE dyes and liquid crystals (LCs).
    • Employing both horizontal and vertical alignment layers with varied anchoring energies and rubbing strengths.
    • Systematic variation of LELCD cell thickness.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved a CR of approximately 30:1 in a 10 µm thick LELCD.
    • Identified weak surface anchoring with polymethyl methacrylate as a horizontal alignment layer as optimal.
    • Demonstrated continuous variation of photoluminescent intensity by controlling AIEE dye orientation via electric fields.

    Conclusions:

    • Weak surface anchoring and optimized cell thickness are key to high CR in AIEE-based LELCDs.
    • This study presents the highest CR reported for AIEE-based display devices.
    • The developed LELCD technology holds potential for advanced optical devices.