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Photoalignment agent of liquid crystal, photoalignment film of liquid crystal including the same, and liquid crystal display including the same

US8425799B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2007
Grant dateApr 23, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K2323/025
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a liquid crystal photoalignment agent that includes a compound selected from the group consisting of a polyamic acid having a predetermined chemical formula, a polyimide polymer having a predetermined chemical formula, and a combination thereof, and a polyimide photopolymer. The liquid crystal photoalignment agent shows a long life-span, stably maintains a pretilt angle, and shows improved after-image characteristics, liquid crystal alignment properties, and chemical resistance.

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