Technical Reports
HPL-2011-151
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Development of Novel Electronic Inks for Print-Like Color Reflective Display
Zhou, Zhang-Lin; Liu, Qin; Yeo, Jong-Souk; Combs, Gregg; Benson, Brad; Parent, Mary; Yang, Jun; Mabeck, Jeff; Lam, Sity; Jeon, Yoocharn; Henze, Dick; Koch, Tim
HP Laboratories
HPL-2011-151
Keyword(s): Reflective display; Print-like color; Electro-kinetic technology; Electronic inks; Roll-to-Roll manufacturing
Abstract: Electronic inks have been developed for each primary color to serve as the imaging fluids for novel electro-kinetic display (EKD) technology. EKD uses in- plane optical effects and out of plane switching fields to switch between color and clear states, allowing a stacked approach of color layers for a full-color display. The need for compaction into small volumes to achieve a clear state and repeated cycles of spreading and compaction creates challenges for the stabilization and charging of colorant particles. Surfactants play a critical role in determining system behaviors. This paper reports on the latest findings of surfactant influence on optical switching and bistability characteristics of display performance for some proprietary surfactant formulations.
4 Pages
External Posting Date: September 21, 2011 [Fulltext]. Approved for External Publication
Internal Posting Date: September 21, 2011 [Fulltext]