Trans-LCPG films with self-assembly support of gel networks

In this paper, trans-liquid crystal physical gels (LCPG) films with low driving voltage, high contrast ratio and excellent cycle life were prepared using a negative dielectric anisotropy nematic liquid crystal/gelator/trimethylammonium cetylammonium bromide (CTAB) composite system. The effects of the content of these two dopant compounds on the electro-optical properties of trans-LCPG were investigated, and the effects of the difference between TIA and TSG on the formation process of LCPG films were also studied.