Fig. 13 Fabrication of uniaxially oriented polymer networks by using the discotic RM within the
anisotropic solution of N-LC on planar anchoring conditions. After finishing the UV curing process,
the host N-LC solvent is removed (a). POM images taken when the rubbing direction (RD) is parallel
to the long axis of the stripe-patterned photomask, where the RD is 45
to the analyzer (b).
Morphological observations of the oriented polymer LC network structures obtained from SEM (c).
Water contact angles on the polymer network structure observed perpendicular (d, e) or parallel (f, g)
to the RD. Images of (e) and (g) are taken by 45
tilting the part (d) and (f) samples, respectively.
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anisotropic solution of N-LC on planar anchoring conditions. After finishing the UV curing process,
the host N-LC solvent is removed (a). POM images taken when the rubbing direction (RD) is parallel
to the long axis of the stripe-patterned photomask, where the RD is 45
to the analyzer (b).
Morphological observations of the oriented polymer LC network structures obtained from SEM (c).
Water contact angles on the polymer network structure observed perpendicular (d, e) or parallel (f, g)
to the RD. Images of (e) and (g) are taken by 45
tilting the part (d) and (f) samples, respectively.
(Combined and reprinted from Kang et al. 2015, with permission)
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