Abstract
This research service profiles important emerging developments and trends
related to liquid crystal materials.
Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Scope and Methodology
Overview and Key Research Highlights
- 1. Overview
- 2. Key Research Highlights
2. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
Technology Primer
- 1. Liquid Crystals--An Introduction
- 2. Liquid Crystal Phases
Key Applications
- 1. Key Applications of Liquid Crystals
- 2. Key Applications for PLCs
3. NOTEWORTHY RESEARCH IN LIQUID CRYSTALS
Universities
- 1. Nanoporous LCP Materials Developed--USA
- 2. Understanding the Process by which the Liquid Crystals Align at a
Surface--USA
- 3. Holographically Formed Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystals--USA
- 4. Study of Liquid Crystal and Substrate Interface on the Nanoscale--Japan
- 5. Liquid Crystal Polymers for Space Applications--USA
- 6. Structure Property Relation for Azo-Dye-Doped LC--Romania
- 7. Computations for Liquid Crystals--Italy
- 8. Self Alignment of Water Droplets in Nematic Liquid Crystals--France
- 9. System Exhibits Compatibility with Different Lasers with Varying
Wavelengths--Turkey
Companies
- 1. Liquid Crystal Materials for LCD TVs from Merck--Germany
- 2. Liquid Crystal Developments at Dainippon Ink--Japan
- 3. A New Type of LCP for Industrial and Consumer Cooking and
Baking--Germany
- 4. LCP Substrates for Microfluidics Applications--Switzerland
4. ASSESSMENT OF TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTORS
Technology Drivers and Challenges
- 1. Technology Drivers
- 2. Technology Challenges
Assessment of Regulations
- 1. Toxicity and Ecotoxicity of LCs
- 2. Display Disposal Dilemma
- 3. Nano Regulations
5. INDUSTRY ANALYSIS
SWOT Analysis
- 1. Overview
- 2. SWOT Analysis of Liquid Crystals
Road to Commercialization
- 1. Research Directions
- 2. Bridging Basic Research and Commercialization
6. PATENTS AND KEY CONTACTS
Recent Patents
- 1. US Patents
- 2. Rest-of-the-World Patents
Key Contacts
- 1. Universities
- 2. Corporate
7. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE
Database Tables
- 1. Global Laptop Sales (2002-2012)
- 2. Global LCD Sales (2002-2012)
- 3. TV Installed Base (1999-2006)
- 4. Global TV Sales (2002-2012)
- 5. Consumer Electronic Contribution to Electronics Industry (1999-2006)