DT: Operating Methods of High Voltage Bistable Smart Glass Electronics Systems. COVER

Operating Methods of High Voltage Bistable Smart Glass Electronics Systems

Doctoral Thesis

Matīss Maltisovs, Riga Technical University, Latvia

ORCID iD https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1365-9096

The Thesis focuses on Smectic-A (SmA) liquid crystals’ (LCs) functional behaviour in order to understand if this will be the next generation product that could improve the daily life of the society. The optical properties of this liquid crystal are by far the best compared to the products available in the market, i.e., the light transmittance in transparent state is >85 % and in scatter state <2 %. Enabling the LC to be used for a variety of purposes, such as smart windows to scatter light on a sunny day or provide a sense of privacy in an open type office space.

An in-depth literature review discusses the existing studies, obtained experimental data and attempts to develop functional products. The main unresolved problems are highlighted, described in detail and solutions are offered.

In order to understand the potential of SmA LC in the smart glass/window technology, analysis of existing products was performed, a summary of an active smart glass/windows provided, and a comparative study between them was made. In addition, an in-depth study of long-term functional stability was performed during which the most popular types of defects were listed and analysed. Solutions for defect elimination and recommendations for optimization of switching systems and production processes are provided. A methodology for determining the electrical parameters of an LC has been developed in order to create an electrical simulation model and facilitate the development of electronic switching systems.

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Defence date

11.03.2022.

Format

Pages

89

Published online

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Publisher

RTU Press

Country of Publication

Latvia

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