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http://dx.doi.org/10.3807/JOSK.2014.18.3.251

Fiber-based Diffuser Sheet for Liquid Crystal Display Backlight Unit

Kim, Taehyung (Department of Textile Convergence of Biotechnology & Nanotechnology, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology)
Lee, Eun Soo (Department of Textile Convergence of Biotechnology & Nanotechnology, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology)
Jeong, Won Young (Department of Textile Convergence of Biotechnology & Nanotechnology, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology)
Lim, Dae Young (Department of Textile Convergence of Biotechnology & Nanotechnology, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology)
Choi, Suk-Won (Department of Advanced Materials Engineering for Information and Electronics, Kyung Hee University)

Publication Information

Journal of the Optical Society of Korea / v.18, no.3, 2014 , pp. 251-255 More about this Journal

Abstract

A fiber diffuser sheet based on poly (ethylene naphthalate) (PEN) and poly (methylpentene) (PMP) has shown potential for liquid crystal display backlight units, but these materials have an interfacial adhesion problem. To improve the interfacial adhesion between the fibers and matrix components, we have proposed the use of amorphous poly (cyclohexane-1,4-dimethylene terephthalate) (Tritan) instead of PEN. Furthermore, the fabrication processes have been optimized and simplified to improve the optical and mechanical properties of the sheet. As a result, the most effective fiber content for achieving the best haze characteristics of a sample consisting of Tritan and PMP has been identified.

Keywords

Fiber; Matrix; Diffuser; Liquid crystal display; Backlight unit;

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Times Cited By KSCI : 3 (Citation Analysis)

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