Physicochemical modulation of liquid crystal anchoring energy via nanopatterned BiTiO/polymer hybrid interfaces

Key Points

• The aim is to optimize anchoring energy in liquid crystals through innovative nanopatterned interfaces.
• Used UV-nanoimprint lithography on BiTi films
• Conducted optimized UV curing processes
• Replaced conventional rubbing methods for alignment
• Achieved high anchoring energy of 1.9 × 10 −4
• Demonstrated a debris-free, non-contact alignment process

Abstract