Flexible Optically Rewritable Electronic Paper

作者：Vladimir G. Chigrinov, Aleksey Kudreyko, Jiatong Sun · 发表于：Crystals · 年份：2023 · DOI：10.3390/cryst13081283 · 被引用次数：9 · 研究领域：Electrowetting and Microfluidic Technologies、Advanced Materials and Mechanics、Liquid Crystal Research Advancements

In this article, we present the procedure of preparation of flexible electronic paper with a photosensitive azo dye layer as the key element for changing the orientation of the polarization plane. The main steps of the technology for the fabrication of flexible e-paper are reported. The possible production of Digital Mirror Devices and the roll-to-roll process is discussed. Images on flexible e-paper are demonstrated, including bank card options. The advantages of optically rewritable e-paper technology in comparison with the e-ink usually used for this purpose are highlighted. Potential applications of flexible optically rewritable e-paper include price tags for supermarkets, indoor and outdoor advertisements, smart card labels, etc.