Development of liquid crystal displays and related improvements to their performances

This review article comprises three contents: 1) a general introduction of liquid crystals (LCs) and their chronological developments until their current status, 2) the descriptions of the achievements of defect-free and optically high-quality LC displays (LCDs), and 3) the description of the new and alternative methods for improving existing LCD technologies in terms of high-speed response, viewing angles, and power consumption through nanoparticle doping and optical compensation on a laboratory level. When these technologies are successfully developed, they will be used in the industry, where the fabrication process will be performed in a large-clean room using automated robotics.

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This review article provides a general introduction to the chronological developments of liquid crystals, describes the achievements of defect-free and optically high-quality LCD displays, and discusses new methods for improving existing LCD technologies through nanoparticle doping and optical compensation.