화학공학소재연구정보센터
Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals, Vol.572, No.1, 66-71, 2013
Manipulation of Nematic Liquid Crystal Microdroplets by Pyroelectric Effect
We present experimental results concerning liquid crystals microdroplets behavior onto functionalized lithium niobate substrates covered with Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) polymer. Droplets are fragmented, driven, and reassembled by electric fields generated by pyroelectric effect. We analyze the dynamics of the observed phenomena and suggest possible technological applications.