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- the present invention relates to a novel optical film that is easy to fix liquid crystal alignment and alignment state to glass and has excellent liquid crystal alignment state retention ability and is suitable for application to optical elements.
- the liquid crystal molecules need to be sufficiently aligned:
- the structural unit of the polymer liquid crystal must be It is a structural unit obtained from a bifunctional compound, and preferably has a molecular structure in which these structural units are arranged linearly with each other.
- the twisted nematic orientation used in the optical element is preferably As the immobilized polymer liquid crystal, only structural units obtained from a bifunctional compound as shown in Japanese Patent No. 2592,694, Japanese Patent No. 2,592,701, etc.
- optical elements made from these polymer liquid crystals are not sufficient in terms of alignment retention when external force is applied at a temperature higher than the glass transition point, and their alignment retention ability is:
- An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and in particular, to provide a novel optical film that is easy to fix the liquid crystal alignment to glass and has excellent alignment holding ability, and is suitable for application to an optical element. Is to do:
- the present inventors have developed a liquid crystal hollow crystal in which a specific structural unit is introduced into a polymer chain constituting a main chain.
- the present invention firstly has the following structural units (A) and (B) as essential structural units, exhibits a glassy state at a temperature lower than the liquid crystal transition point, and has a mixed solvent of phenol-notetrachloroethane (weight In the ratio 60 Z 40), it should be substantially formed from a liquid crystalline substance composed of a liquid crystalline polyester having a logarithmic viscosity measured at 30 in the range of 0.04 to 0.4 d 1 / g.
- an optical film characterized by:
- the present invention secondly relates to the first optical film, wherein the liquid crystal substance essentially does not contain an optically active component:
- a third aspect of the present invention relates to the first optical film, wherein the liquid crystalline substance is a twisted nematic or smectic liquid crystalline polyester having an optically active group in the molecule of the liquid crystalline polyester.
- a fourth aspect of the present invention is the composition, wherein the liquid crystalline substance is substantially composed of a liquid crystalline polyester and an optically active compound, wherein the liquid crystalline polyester is the second liquid crystalline polyester.
- liquid crystalline substance provided in the present invention 1 Nematic (or smectic) liquid crystalline polyester having structural units (A) and (B) as essential structural units,
- Nematic (or smectic) compounds having structural units (A) and (B) as essential structural units, composed of liquid crystalline polyester and optically active low molecular weight compound,
- Nematic (or smectic) compounds having structural units (A) and (B) as essential structural units, and a composition of a liquid crystalline polyester and an optically active polymer compound;
- nematic (or smectic) liquid crystalline polyester in (1), (2) and (3) above, which forms a nematic (or smectic) orientation without a twisted structure in the liquid crystal state.
- the structural unit (A) is composed of benzenetricarboxylic acid or trihydroxybenzene, specifically, trimesic acid (1,2,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid) and trimenolytic acid (1,2). , 4-benzenetricarboxylic acid), phloroglicinol (1,3,5-trihydroxybenzene), etc., and their structural units: In the present invention, it is formed especially from trimesic acid and its derivatives Preferred units are: ,,
- Structural units (A) is, in the structural unit constituting the liquid crystalline polyester is usually 0.0 5 to 1 5 moles 0 /. , Preferably 0.1 to 7.5 mol%, particularly preferably 0.20 to 5 mol. /. Contained: If less than 0.05 mol%, there is a possibility that no improvement in alignment retention may be obtained: If it is more than 15 mol%, the alignment ability may be significantly reduced:
- the structural unit (B) is then the structural unit formed from catechol and its derivatives: — ⁇
- Structural unit (B) in the structural units constituting the liquid crystal Hori esters, usually 5-6 0 mol%, preferably 7 to comprise 6 0 mol%: If less than 5 mole 0/0, the liquid crystal alignment Glass fixation may not be possible:
- the liquid crystalline polyester to be used in the present invention may be any of the above-mentioned structural units (A) and (B) as essential structural units, provided that the structural units are included in a bond forming a main chain.
- the structural unit is not particularly limited: An appropriate structural unit capable of forming a polyester structure is used: As the structural unit other than the structural units (A) and (B), for example, the following structural units (C) and (D) And aromatic structural units such as (E).
- X.Y represents F, Cl, Br and carbon number 1 respectively.
- M and n each represent an integer of 0 to 4 and may be the same or different:
- These structural units include terephthalic acid or a derivative thereof, substituted terephthalic acid or a derivative thereof, hydroquinone or a derivative thereof, and substituted hydroquinone or a derivative thereof.
- Structural units such as are also effective as the units constituting the liquid crystalline polyester used in the present invention:
- the preferred liquid crystalline polyester used in the present invention includes, as described above, (a) a unit derived from trimesic acid as the structural unit (A) (hereinafter, referred to as a trimesic acid structural unit) ),
- catechol structural units (A) units derived from catechols which are structural units (B) (hereinafter referred to as catechol structural units),
- dicarboxylic acid structural units units derived from dicarboxylic acids (hereinafter referred to as dicarboxylic acid structural units),
- diol structural units (D) units derived from diols other than catechol (hereinafter referred to as diol structural units),
- oxycarboxylic acid structural unit A unit derived from an oxycarboxylic acid having both a hydroxyl group and a hydroxyl group in one structural unit (hereinafter referred to as “oxycarboxylic acid structural unit”), which is usually composed of:
- the preferred ratio of each structural unit in the liquid crystalline polyester cannot be specified unambiguously because the optimum value of the ratio of each structural unit differs depending on the structural units constituting the polyester.
- the ratio of the total number of the functional groups to the total number of the functional groups of the dicarboxylic acid structural unit and the trimesic acid structural unit is in the range of 0.90 to 1.20, preferably in the range of 0.95 to 1.10. , Particularly preferably
- the ratio of trimesic acid structural units to the sum of dicarboxylic acid units and trimesic acid units is usually in the range of 10 to 100 mol%, preferably In the range of 20 to 100 mol%, particularly preferably 30 to 100 mol%
- the ratio of the catechol structural unit to the total of the diol structural unit and the catechol structural unit is usually in the range of 100 mol%, preferably in the range of 210 mol%, particularly preferably 3 mol%.
- arsenide Doroki Shikarubon acid structural units is usually 0 6 0 mol%, preferably in the range from 0 5 0 mole 0/0 Particularly preferred is a range of 0.40 mol%:
- a / b 1 0 0 / 0 ⁇ 0 / /: 1 0 0
- 2f / (2c + 2d + 3e) 0.90 to 1.20, preferably 0.95 to 110, particularly preferably 1.00 to 1.05
- e / (c + d + e) 0.05 to 0.30, preferably 0.01 0.15, particularly preferably 0.02 to 0.10
- 2f / (2c + 2d + 3e) 0.90 to 1.20, preferably 0.95 to 110, particularly preferably 1.00 to 1.05
- e / (c + d + e) 0.05 to 0.30, preferably 0.01 0.15, particularly preferably 0.02 to 0.10
- (+ b) / (a + b + c + d + e + f) 0 0.6
- 2e / (2c + 3d) 0.90 to 1.20, preferably 0.95 to 1.10, particularly preferably 1.00 to 1.05
- d / (c + d) 0.05 to 0.30, preferably 0.01 to 0.15, particularly preferably 0.02 to 0.10
- d / (b + c + d) 0.05 to 0.30, preferably 0.01 to 0.15, particularly preferably 0.02 to 0.10
- d / (b + c + d) 0.05 to 0.30, preferably 0.01 to 0.15, particularly preferably 0.02 to 0.10
- d / (c + d) 0.05 0 3 0, preferably 0.01 0.15, particularly preferably 0.02 0.10
- 2e / (2c + 3d) 0.90 to: 1.20, preferably 0.9510, particularly preferably 1.00 to 1.05
- dZ (c + d) 0.05 to 0.30, preferably 0.0 to 0.15, particularly preferably 0.02 to 0.10
- ⁇ / (c + d) 0.05 to 0.30, preferably 0.0 to 0.15, special features: preferably 0.02 to 0.10
- the liquid crystalline polyester as described above can be synthesized by applying a polymerization method known in the art, for example, a melt polymerization method or a solution polymerization method:
- trimesic acid (monomer forming the structural unit (A)) and catechols Acetylated product (monomer forming structural unit (B)) and optionally dicarboxylic acid (monomer forming dicarboxylic acid structural unit), acetylated product of diol (monomer forming diol structural unit), acetylated product of hydroxycarboxylic acid (hydroxy)
- the desired polyester can be easily obtained by copolymerizing carboxylic acid (a monomer for forming a structural unit) or the like under high temperature, normal pressure, reduced pressure or high vacuum.
- trimesic acid (structural unit (A) forming monomer) is preferably 0.055 to 15 mo 1%, more preferably, as described above, as the charging ratio of each structural unit constituting the polyester. Is 0.10 to 7.5 mol%, particularly preferably 0.25 to 5 mol%, and catechols (monomer forming the structural unit (B)) is 5 to 60 mol%, preferably 7 to 6 mol. Set to contain 0 mo 1%: Other optional components such as dicarboxylic acid (monomer forming dicarboxylic acid structural unit), diol (monomer forming diol structural unit) and hydroxycarboxylic acid (forming hydroxycarboxylic acid structural unit) Monomer)
- the ratio of the total number of functional groups of the diol structural unit and the catechol structural unit to the total number of functional groups of the dicarboxylic acid structural unit and the trimesic acid structural unit is in the range of 0.90 to 1.20, preferably 0.95 to 1.10 range, particularly preferably 1.00 to 1.05 range,
- the proportion which accounts to the sum of the dicarboxylic acid units and trimesic acid units trimesic acid structural units is usually 0.0 0 5 to 0.3 0 mole 0/0, preferably in the range of from 0.0 1-0.
- the ratio of the catechol structural unit to the total of the catechol structural unit and the diol structural unit is usually 30 to 100 mol 1%, preferably 40 to 100 mol 1%.
- the ratio of the hydroxycarboxylic acid structural unit to the total structural units is usually in the range of 0 to 60 mol%, preferably in the range of 0 to 50 mol%, and particularly preferably in the range of 0 to 40 mol%.
- the reaction time is 30 minutes or more, preferably about 1 to 20 hours:
- 1-methylimidazole Amines such as methylaminoviridine, alkali metals, and metal salts such as Fe, Mn, Ti, Co, Sb, and Sn may be used alone or in combination.
- Polyesters can also be synthesized by adding various antioxidants for the purpose of causing: Further, the molecular weight of the polyester can be easily adjusted by controlling the reaction time as in the ordinary condensation reaction. :
- the viscosity at the time of liquid crystal formation may increase. If the viscosity increases, the polyester may be reduced, such as a decrease in the alignment property and a longer time required for the alignment. There is a possibility that inconvenience may occur when forming a film: Further, when synthesizing the liquid crystalline polyester used in the present invention by a solution polymerization method, for example, a predetermined amount of trimesic acid (monomer forming the structural unit (A)), dicarboxylic acid acid
- the desired polyester can be easily obtained by dropping catechols and diols dissolved in the solvent for the presence of the product and reacting the mixture at room temperature or under heating. It is the same as the legal method, and the trimesic acid derivative (monomer forming the structural unit (A)) is contained in an amount of 0.05 to 15 mol%, more preferably 0.1 to 7.5 mol%, and particularly preferably 0.1 to 1 mol.
- the ratio of the total number of functional groups of the structural unit to the trimesic acid structural unit is in the range of 0.90 to 1.20, preferably 0.95 to 1.10, and particularly preferably 1.00 to 1.0. 1. 0 5 range,
- the proportion which accounts to the sum of the dicarboxylic acid units and trimesic acid units trimesic acid structural units is usually 1 0-1 00 mole 0/0, preferably in the range of from 2 0-1 0 0 mole 0 /. And particularly preferably in the range of 30 to 100 mol%,
- the ratio of the catechol structural unit to the total of the catechol structural unit and the diol structural unit is usually 30 to 100 mol 1%, preferably 40 to 100 mol 1%.
- the ratio of the hydroxycarboxylic acid structural unit to the total structural units is usually in the range of 0 to 60 mol%, preferably in the range of 0 to 50 mol%, and particularly preferably in the range of 0 to 40 mol%.
- the solvent used in the solution polymerization is not particularly limited.
- halogen solvents such as o-dichloromouth benzene, dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMS O), dimethylinoformamide (DV1F), N-- Examples include polar solvents such as methylhydroxylidone (NMP) and ether solvents such as tetrahydrofuran (THF) dioxane.
- the acid acceptor is not particularly limited, but includes, for example, pyridine and pyridine. Lietylamine, tribroviramine and the like:
- the reaction conditions in the solution polymerization are not particularly limited, but are usually 50 to 200 ° C., preferably 60 to 150 ° C., and the reaction time is usually 1 hour or more, preferably 2 hours to 10 hours.
- the molecular weight of the polyester can be easily adjusted by controlling the reaction time or the like, similarly to the ordinary condensation reaction:
- the liquid crystalline polyester obtained as described above varies depending on the composition ratio and the like, it cannot be said unconditionally. However, it can usually form a nematic phase or a smectic phase in a liquid crystal state.
- a phase transition to a crystal phase does not substantially occur: that is, the polyester shows a nematic phase or a smectic phase in a liquid crystal state, and is cooled by cooling.
- the orientation state can be easily fixed: where Consider the case where the nematic phase is immobilized.To stably immobilize the nematic phase, if a crystal phase exists in a lower temperature region than the nematic phase in the liquid crystal phase series, When cooled, the liquid crystal necessarily passes through the crystal phase, and as a result, the nematic alignment obtained once is destroyed.
- the liquid crystalline polyester used in the present invention basically has a nematic phase in a liquid crystal state. Or, it exhibits a smectic phase and exhibits a glassy state at a temperature lower than the liquid crystal transition temperature.
- a new optical film is manufactured by utilizing the characteristics of the liquid crystalline polyester without containing an optically active component.
- Rukoto can be:
- a liquid crystal material which is twisted in a liquid crystal state and is twisted in a nematic (or smectic) state by combining an optically active component with the liquid crystalline polyester can also be used for producing a new optical film:
- an optically active compound that is mixed to give a twist to the liquid crystalline polyester and form a twisted nematic alignment having a desired twist angle: If the compound is an optically active compound, although not particularly limited, in the present invention, an optically active liquid crystal compound is preferable from the viewpoint of compatibility with the above-described nematic liquid crystal poly-ester, and the following compounds are specifically exemplified. Where: * indicates optically active carbon.
- optically active compound examples include an optically active polymer compound.
- the polymer compound is not particularly limited as long as it is a polymer having an optically active group in the molecule.
- an optically active liquid crystal polymer compound is preferable in view of compatibility with the above-described nematic liquid crystal polyester, and the like.
- liquid crystalline polymethacrylate having an optically active group, folimalonate, polysiloxane, polyarylate, polyester, polyamide, polyamide, polycarbonate, polyethylene, cellulose and the like can be mentioned.
- an optically active liquid crystalline polyester mainly composed of an aromatic compound is most preferable. : Specifically, it can be exemplified polyesters such as the following:
- Poly 7 composed of structural units of
- the above-mentioned optically active liquid crystalline polyester is composed of a structural unit derived from the above-mentioned monocarboxylic acids (hereinafter referred to as a monocarboxylic acid structural unit (a)) and a dicarboxylic acid.
- Structural units derived from (hereinafter referred to as dicarboxylic acid structural units (b)), structural units derived from monols (hereinafter referred to as monool structural units (c)), structural units derived from diols (hereinafter referred to as diols)
- a structural unit (referred to as an oxycarboxylic acid structural unit (e)) derived from an oxycarboxylic acid having both a hydroxyl group and a hydroxyl group in one structural unit (referred to as an oxycarboxylic acid structural unit (e)). Formed from:
- the method for synthesizing the optically active liquid crystalline polyester is not particularly limited. It can be synthesized by a method known in the art, for example, a melt polymerization method or a solution polymerization method.
- the content of the active group is usually 0.5 to 8 0 mole 0 /. , Preferably 5-6 0 mol 0/0.
- the molecular weight is usually a logarithmic viscosity value measured at 30 ° in a phenol / tetrachloroethane mixed solvent (weight ratio: 60/40), usually 0.05 to 3.0 d 1 g, preferably 0.07. ⁇ 2. Odl / g.
- composition of the above-mentioned optically active liquid crystalline polyester and the above-described nematic liquid crystalline polyester can be provided as a substance of the present invention: Specifically, as a composition such as
- composition of (A) and (B) ((B) Z (A) 0.001 to 0.50, preferably 0.005 to 0.30 (weight ratio))
- d / (c + d) 0.005 to 0.30, preferably 0.01 to 0.15, especially Preferably 0.02 to 0.10
- a / b 1 0 0 ⁇ 0 ⁇ 0, 1 0 0
- composition of (A) and (B) ((B) Z (A) 0.001 to 0.50, preferably 0.005 to 0.30 (weight ratio))
- d / (c + d) 0.05 to 0.30, preferably 0.01 to 0.15, particularly preferably 0.02 to 0.10
- I / (g + h + i) 0.005 to 0.80, preferably 0.05 to 0.60 (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i are , Each of which shows the molar ratio.)
- e / (c + d + e) 0.05 to 0.30, preferably 0.01 0.15, particularly preferably 0.02 to 0.10
- h / g 0.90 to 1.20, preferably 0.95 to 1.10, particularly preferably 1.00 to 1.05
- composition of (A) and (B) ((B) Z (A) 0.001 to 0.50, preferably 0.005 to 0.30 (weight ratio))
- 2e / (2c + 3d) 0.90 to 1.20, preferably 0.95 to 1.10, particularly preferably 1.00 to 1.05
- i / (f + g + h + i) 0.05 to 0.80, preferably 0.05 to 0, 60
- composition of (A) and (B) ((B) Z (A) 0.001 to 0.50, preferably 0.0 to 5 to 0.30 (weight ratio))
- d / (c + d) 0.05 to 0.30, preferably 0.01 to 0.15, particularly preferably 0.02 to 0.10
- i / 2h 0.90 to 1.20, preferably 0.95 to 1.10, particularly preferably 1.00 to 1.05
- i / (g + h + i) 0.05 to 0.80, preferably 0.05 to 0.60 (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i Indicates the molar composition ratio.)
- 2e / (2c + 3d) 0.90 to 1.20, preferably 0.95 to: 1.10, particularly preferably 1.00 to 1.05
- d / (c + d) 0.05 to 0.30, preferably 0.01 to 0.15, particularly preferably 0.02 to 0.10
- h / (f + g + h) 0.05-0.80, preferably 0.05-0.60 (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h are Each shows the molar composition ratio)
- (2e + 2f) / (2c + 3d) 0.90-: 1 ⁇ 20, preferably 0.95-1.10, particularly preferably 1.00-1.0.
- Five d / (c + d) 0.05 to 0.30, preferably 0.01 to 0.15, particularly preferably 0.02 to 0.10
- / (g + h + i) 0.05 to 0.80, preferably 0.05 to 0.60 (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i , Each indicates the molar composition ratio)
- d / (c + d) 0.05 to 0.30, preferably 0.01 to 0.15, particularly preferably 0.02 to 0.10
- ⁇ / (g + h + i) 0.05 to 0.80, preferably 0.05 to 0.60 (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i Represents the molar ratio of each component.)
- the composition of the nematic liquid crystalline polyester and the optically active compound can be adjusted by a method such as solid mixing, solution mixing, or melt mixing of the polyester and the optically active compound at a predetermined ratio, respectively.
- the ratio of the optically active compound in the compound varies depending on the ratio of the optically active group in the compound or the twisting force when twisting the liquid crystalline polyester of the optically active compound. It is in the range of 0.1 to 50 wt%, preferably 0.5 to 30 wt%. If it is less than 0.1 wt%, sufficient twist may not be provided. When the content is more than 50 wt%, the orientation may be deteriorated.
- the polyester itself is uniform and mono-domain without mixing the optically active compound.
- a twisted nematic liquid crystalline polyester which can have a stable twisted nematic orientation and can easily fix the orientation state can also be used:
- the structural unit (A) As the polyester, the structural unit (A),
- liquid crystalline polyester having (B) as an essential structural unit examples include the polyesters shown below. (Structural formula 45)
- d / (c + d) 0.005 to 030, preferably 0.01 to 0.15, particularly preferably 0.02 to 0.10
- g / (a + b + c + d + e + f + g) 0.00 1 to 0.30, preferably 0 0 0 5 to 0.20
- d / (c + d) 0.005 to 0.30, preferably 0.01 to 0.15, special (;: preferably 0.02 to 0.10
- g / (a + b + c + d + e + f + g) ⁇ . 0 0 1 to 0 3 0, preferably 0.0 5 to 0.20
- e / (c + d + e) 0.05 to 0.30, preferably 0.01 to 0.15, particularly preferably 0.02 to 0.10
- g / (a + b + c + d + e + f + g) 0.0.01 to 0.30, preferably 0.
- d / (c + d + g) 0.05 to 0.30, preferably 0.01 to 0.15, particularly preferably 0.02 to 0.10
- g / (a + b + c + d + e + f + g) 0.0.01 to 0.30, preferably 0.
- a / b l 0 0/0-0, 1 0 0
- g / (a + b + c + d + e + f + g) 0.0.01 to 0.30, preferably 0.
- a / b 1 00Z0 ⁇ 0 / 1 00
- d / (c + d) 0.05 to 0.30, preferably 0.01 to 0.15, particularly preferably 0.02 to 0.10
- g / (a + b + c + d + e + f + g) 0.0.01 to 0.30, preferably 0.
- a / b 1 0 0/0 to 0 1 0 0
- d / (c + d) 0.05 to 0.30, preferably 0.01 to 0.15, particularly preferably 0.02 to 0.10
- ⁇ / (a + b + c + d + e + f) 0.00 1 to 0.30, preferably 0.05 to 0.20
- (2e + 2f) / (2c + 3d) 0.90 to 1.20, preferably 0.95 to 1.10, particularly preferably 1.00 to 0.05.
- d / (c + d) 0.05 to 0.30, preferably 0.01 to 0.15, particularly preferably 0.02 to 0.10
- the ratio of each structural unit constituting the liquid crystalline polyester as described above cannot be unconditionally determined because the optimum value varies depending on the configuration: Usually, the sum of the number of functional groups of each structural unit of monool, diol and force tecol. And the ratio of the sum of the structural units of monocarboxylic acid, dicarboxylic acid and trimesic acid is in the range of 0.90 to 1.20, preferably in the range of 0.95 to 1.10, more preferably The range is from 1.0 to 1.05: monocarboxylic acid, dicarboxylic acid and trime of trimesic acid structural unit The proportion of each structural unit of the acid in the total is usually in the range of 0.5 to 30 mol%, preferably in the range of 1.0 to 15 mol%, and more preferably in the range of 2.0 to 10 mol%.
- the proportion of the catechol structural unit to the total of the catechol structural unit, the diol structural unit and the monol structural unit is usually in the range of 30 to 1 OO mo, preferably in the range of 40 to 1 OO mo.
- the ratio of the hydroxycarboxylic acid structural unit to the total structural units is in the range of 0 to 60 mol%, preferably 0 to 50 mol%, and more preferably 0 to 40 mol%. Mol 0 /.
- the ratio of the optically active group in the liquid crystalline polyester is usually in the range of 0.1 to 30 mol%, preferably in the range of 0.5 to 20 mol%. If the ratio of the basic group is less than 0.1 mol%, twisted nematic alignment may not be obtained.
- the method for synthesizing the twisted nematic liquid crystalline polyester is the same as that for the nematic liquid crystalline polyester described above, and is a method known in the art. It can be synthesized by a synthetic method, for example, a melt polymerization method or a solution polymerization method:
- trimesic acid structural unit (A) forming monomer
- acetylated catechol structural unit (B) forming monomer
- an optically active group such as diol, dicarboxylic acid, etc.
- Acid monol or monocarboxylic acid, and optionally dicarboxylic acid (monomer forming dicarboxylic acid structural unit), acetylated diol (monomer forming diol structural unit), acetylated hydroxycarboxylic acid (hydroxycarboxylic acid structure)
- dicarboxylic acid monomer forming dicarboxylic acid structural unit
- acetylated diol monomer forming diol structural unit
- acetylated hydroxycarboxylic acid hydroxycarboxylic acid structure
- the desired twisted nematic liquid crystalline polyester can be easily obtained by copolymerizing the unit-forming monomer) at a high temperature, normal pressure, reduced pressure or high vacuum:
- trimesic acid (monomer forming the structural unit (A)) in the polyester is 0.05 to 15 mo 1%, more preferably 0, as described above. 10 ⁇ 7.5mo 1%, particularly preferably 0.20 ⁇ 5mo 1%, catechols (monomer forming structural unit (B)) 4.5 ⁇ 60mo 1%, preferably 6 ⁇ 5mo 60m o 1%, monomer containing optically active group (eg, optically active diol, optically active dicarboxylic acid, optically active monol, optically active monol Is usually 0.1 mol% to 30 mo 1%, preferably 0.5 mol% to 20 mo 1%. Dicarboxylic acid as another optional component (Dicarboxylic acid structural unit-forming monomer), diol (diol structure unit-forming monomer) and hydroxycarboxylic acid (hydroxycarboxylic acid structural unit-forming monomer)
- the ratio of the total number of functional groups of the monool structural unit, diol structural unit and catechol structural unit to the total number of functional groups of the monocarboxylic acid structural unit, dicarboxylic acid structural unit and trimesic acid structural unit is 0.90 to 1 20 range, preferably 0.95 to 1.10 range, particularly preferably 1.00 to 1.05 range,
- trimesic acid structural units to the total of monocarboxylic acid structural units, dicarboxylic acid structural units and trimesic acid units is usually in the range of 0.5 to 30 mol%, preferably 1.0 to 15 mol%. Particularly preferably in the range of 2.0 to 10 mol%,
- the proportion of the catechol structural unit to the total of the catechol structural unit, the monol structural unit and the zole structural unit is usually 30 to 100 1 11 0 1%, preferably 40 to 100 mo 1%. range,
- the polymerization conditions are not particularly limited, but usually the temperature is 150 to 350, preferably 200 to 300 ° C, and the reaction time is 30 minutes or more, preferably about 1 to 20 hours.
- amines such as 1-methylimidazole and 4-dimethylaminoviridine
- metal salts of metals metal salts such as Fe, Mn, Ti, Co, Sb, and Sn are used. May be used alone or in combination.
- Polyesters can be synthesized by adding various antioxidants for the purpose of reducing the coloration of the polyesters. Further, the molecular weight of the polyester controls the polymerization time. It can be easily adjusted in the same manner as in a normal condensation reaction by, for example, mixing.
- the molecular weight of the liquid crystalline polyester is such that the value of the logarithmic viscosity measured at 30 C in a phenol-l-notetrachloroethane mixed solvent (weight ratio 60Z40) is usually from 0.04 to 0.4 d1 Zg, more preferably in the range of 0.06 to 0.3 dl Zg, particularly preferably in the range of 0.1 to 0.25 d1 / g: the logarithmic viscosity is 0 If it is smaller than OS dl Zg, the strength of the film made from polyester will be weak, and if it is larger than 0.4 di Zg, the viscosity at the time of liquid crystal formation will be high, and the orientation will be reduced and the orientation will be required. Longer time is not preferred:
- liquid crystalline polyester used in the present invention is synthesized by a solution polymerization method, for example, a predetermined amount of trimesic acid (monomer forming the structural unit (A)), dicarboxylic acid
- the desired polyester can be easily obtained by dropping catechols and diols dissolved in a solvent in which an acid acceptor is present and reacting at room temperature or under heating.
- the charging ratio of each monomer is as described above.
- the trimesic acid derivative (monomer forming the structural unit (A)) is contained in an amount of 0.05 to 15 mol%, more preferably 0.1 to 7.5 mol%, and particularly preferably 0.1 to 7.5 mol%.
- catechols (monomer forming structural unit (B)) are 4.5 to 60 mol%, preferably 6 to 60 mol%
- monomers containing optically active groups for example, optically active monomers
- Geo Halides of optically active dicarboxylic acids, halides of optically active monocarboxylic acids, optically active monols, etc.) are usually 0.1 to 30 mo 1%, preferably 0.5 to 20 mo.
- the ratio of the total number of functional groups of monool structural unit, diol structural unit and catechol structural unit to the total number of functional groups of monocarboxylic acid structural unit, dicarboxylic acid structural unit and trimesic acid structural unit is 0.90 to 1 20 range, preferably 0.95 to 1.10 range, particularly preferably 1.00 to 1.05 range,
- trimesic acid structural unit to the sum of monocarboxylic acid structural unit, dicarboxylic acid structural unit and trimesic acid structural unit is usually in the range of 0.5 to 30 mol%. Box, preferably 1.0 to 15 moles 0 /. And particularly preferably 2.0 to 10 mol 0 /. Range,
- the ratio of the catechol structural unit to the total of the catechol structural unit, the monol structural unit and the zole structural unit is usually 30 to 1 OOmo1%, preferably 40 to 100mo1. /. Range,
- the percentage of the total structural units of hydroxycarboxylic acid structural units typically 0-6 0 mol%, preferably in the range of from 0-5 0 mole 0 /. , Particularly preferably in the range of 0 to 40 mol%.
- the solvent used in the solution polymerization is not particularly limited.
- halogen solvents such as benzene, dichloroethane, and tetrachloroethane, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), dimethylformamide (DMF),
- polar solvents such as N-methyl vilolidone (NMP)
- ether solvents such as tetrahydrofuran (THF) and dioxane.
- the acid acceptor is not particularly limited. Triethylamine, Tribrohiramine and the like:
- the reaction conditions for the solution polymerization are not particularly limited, but are usually 50 to 200 ° C., preferably 60 to 150 e C, and the reaction time is usually 1 hour or more, preferably 2 hours to 10 hours. —
- the liquid crystalline polyester obtained as described above has a uniform monodomain twisted nematic alignment by itself in the liquid crystal state, and can easily fix the alignment state: the twisted nematic liquid crystal
- the polyester may optionally be blended with the optically active low-molecular or high-molecular compound described above and used as a twisted nematic liquid crystalline composition:
- liquid crystal material described above, specifically,
- the liquid crystalline substance is in a liquid crystal state and has a uniform monodomain nematic alignment or Forming a twisted nematic alignment
- phase transition to a crystal phase does not substantially occur: That is, the liquid crystal material used in the present invention is: In the liquid crystal state, it shows a monodomain nematic orientation or a twisted nematic orientation, and the orientation can be easily fixed by cooling: (twist) Stable immobilization of the nematic phase
- the liquid crystal polyester passes through the crystal phase, and thus the once
- the nematic alignment state can be maintained as it is by cooling it below the liquid crystal transition temperature (glass transition point).
- a new optical film can be manufactured by using the above characteristics:
- optical film is manufactured by following the alignment substrate and each step described below:
- the alignment substrate include polyimide, polyimide, polyamide, polyetherimide, polyetherketone, polyketone sulfide, hollow ether sulfone, polysulfone, polyphenylene sazoleide, and polyphenylene oxide.
- Substrate, rubbed polyimide film or rubbed film Glass substrates having anisotropy in the plane, such as glass substrates having a vinyl alcohol film, plastic substrates, and glass substrates such as alkali glass, borosilicate glass, and flint glass whose surfaces are etched into slits are preferable.
- the optical film of the present invention is obtained by uniformly applying the above-described liquid crystalline polyester onto the above-mentioned alignment substrate, and then performing a uniform alignment process and a process of fixing the alignment form.
- the polyester onto the alignment substrate it can be usually carried out in a solution state in which the polyester is dissolved in various solvents or in a molten state in which the polyester is melted .: In the production process, the liquid crystalline polyester is dissolved in the solvent. Apply using this solution, solution application is preferred
- the liquid crystalline polyester of the present invention is dissolved in a solvent to prepare a solution having a predetermined concentration:
- the film thickness of the film (the film thickness of the layer formed from the liquid crystalline polyester) is determined by applying the polyester to a substrate. It is necessary to precisely control the concentration, the thickness of the coating film, etc. _
- the solvent varies depending on the composition ratio of the liquid crystalline polyester of the present invention and the like, it cannot be said unconditionally.
- the solvent is formaldehyde, dichloromethane, carbon tetrachloride, dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, trichloroethylene, and tetrachloroethylene.
- Halogenated hydrocarbons such as benzene, ortho-benzene, and ortho-cyclo-benzene, phenols such as phenol, parachlorophenol, and aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, xylene, methoxybenzene, and 1,2-dimethoxybenzene , Acetone, ethyl acetate, tert-butyl alcohol, glycerin, ethylene glycol cornole, triethylene glycol corsole, ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, diethylene glycol cone resin / Resozoleb, Butizolesenorezonoreb, 2-Virolidone, N-Methyl-1-Hyrolidone, Pyrididine, Treethylamine, Tetrahydrofuran, Dimethylformamide, Dimethylacetamide, Dimethylsulfoxide, Acetonitrile Ryl, ptyronitrile, carbon disulfide and the like, and a mixed solvent thereof, for example, a mixed
- the solution of the liquid crystalline polyester adjusted to the desired concentration using the above-mentioned solvent is then applied on the alignment substrate described above:
- the application method includes spin coating, roll coating, die coating, and the like. Blind method, immersion pulling method, force coating method, etc. can be adopted.
- the solvent is removed to form a layer of the composition having a uniform thickness on the alignment substrate.
- the solvent removing conditions are not particularly limited, the solvent can be generally removed, and the liquid crystalline layer flows. No dripping or running off: usually dry at room temperature, drying in a drying oven, blowing hot or hot air to remove the solvent:
- a magnetic field or an electric field may be used to uniformly align the liquid crystalline polyester.
- the uniform alignment formed by the heat treatment is then cooled to a temperature equal to or lower than the liquid crystal transition point of the polyester, so that the uniformity of the alignment can be fixed without any loss:
- the cooling temperature is not particularly limited as long as it is lower than the liquid crystal transition point .
- uniform alignment can be fixed.
- the means is not particularly limited, and is fixed simply by taking out from the heating atmosphere in the heat treatment step to an atmosphere below the liquid crystal transition point, for example, at room temperature.
- forced cooling such as air cooling or water cooling or cooling may be used to increase production efficiency:
- the optical film of the present invention can be obtained:
- a method of mechanically peeling the oriented substrate at the interface with the optical film using a hole or the like, a method of mechanically peeling after dipping in a poor solvent for all structural materials, and a method of poor peeling A method of exfoliating by applying ultrasonic waves in a solvent, a method of exfoliating by giving a temperature change by utilizing a difference in thermal expansion coefficient between the alignment substrate and the film, an alignment substrate itself, or an alignment film on the alignment substrate.
- the film itself is obtained by a method of dissolving and removing: Since the releasability differs depending on the composition ratio of the liquid crystalline polyester used and the adhesion to the alignment substrate, the method most suitable for the system should be adopted.
- the optical film alone When the optical film alone is used as an optical element, it may not be self-supporting depending on the film thickness.
- a substrate that is preferable in terms of optical properties for example, polymetal tallate, polycarbonate, polyvinyl alcohol, etc. It is better to use an optical film that is fixed on a plastic substrate, such as rubber, polyethersulfone, polysulfone, polyarylate, polyimide, amorphous polyolefin, or triacetyl cellulose, with an adhesive or adhesive. Desired for strength, reliability, etc.
- the alignment substrate is transparent and optically isotropic, or when used as an optical element, the alignment substrate is a necessary member for the element, it can be used as it is as a target optical element.
- the optical film of the present invention obtained by fixing the liquid crystalline polyester on the alignment substrate is peeled off from the substrate and laminated on another substrate more suitable for optical use.
- a laminate composed of at least an optical film and another substrate different from the alignment substrate can be incorporated into a TN-LCD or the like as an optical element, for example.
- a substrate suitable for the target optical element hereinafter, referred to as a second substrate
- an optical film on an alignment substrate are attached using, for example, an adhesive or an adhesive:
- the orientation substrate can be peeled off at the interface with the optical film of the present invention, and the film can be transferred to a second substrate side suitable for an optical element to obtain an optical element.
- the second substrate used for the transfer is not particularly limited as long as it has an appropriate flatness, but a glass substrate or a transparent plastic film having optical isotropy is preferably used.
- plastic films include polymethyl methacrylate, polystyrene, polycarbonate, polyether sulfone, polyphenylene sulfide, polyarylate, amorphous polyolefin, triacetyl cellulose, epoxy resin, etc.
- polymethyl methacrylate, polycarbonate, polyarylate, foliate sulphone, triacetyl cellulose and the like are preferably used in the present invention. Even if they are optically anisotropic, they are necessary members for optical elements.
- optically anisotropic film in case of An optically anisotropic film can also be used as the second substrate:
- the optically anisotropic film include a retardation film obtained by stretching a plastic film such as polycarbonate and polystyrene, and a polarizing film.
- Film or the like The adhesive or pressure-sensitive adhesive for adhering the second substrate used for the transfer and the optical film of the present invention is preferably of optical grade, and may be acrylic, epoxy, ethylene monoacetate, etc. Copolymers, rubbers, urethanes, and mixtures of these can be used. Also, any adhesives such as thermosetting, light-curing, and electron beam-curing adhesives can be used. It can be used without any problem if it has the isotropy:
- the transfer of the optical film of the present invention to a second substrate suitable for an optical element can be performed by bonding the second substrate to the optical film and then peeling the oriented substrate at the interface with the film.
- mechanically using a roll or the like Peeling method, method of peeling by applying ultrasonic wave in poor solvent, method of peeling by applying temperature change using difference in thermal expansion coefficient between oriented substrate and optical film, oriented substrate itself, or orientation Examples include the method of dissolving and removing the alignment film on the substrate. Since the releasability differs depending on the composition ratio of the liquid crystalline polyester used and the adhesion to the alignment substrate, the method most suitable for the system is used. You should adopt:
- the optical film of the present invention may be provided with a protective layer such as a transparent plastic film for the purpose of protecting the surface, increasing the strength, and improving environmental reliability.
- a protective layer such as a transparent plastic film for the purpose of protecting the surface, increasing the strength, and improving environmental reliability.
- optical film can be used in combination with other optical members such as a polarizing plate and a retardation film:
- optical parameters that characterize the optical film of the present invention described above include a film thickness, an in-plane retardation value, and a twist angle. Since these optical parameters vary depending on the use of the film, they are generally considered. I can't say, but the film thickness is usually 0.1 ⁇ n! 220 / m, preferably in the range of 0.2 m to 10 / z m, particularly preferably in the range of 0.3 ⁇ m to 5 m:
- the in-plane retardation value is usually in the range of 10 nm to 400 nm, preferably in the range of 20 nm to 350 nm, and particularly preferably, for the monochromatic light of 550 nm.
- T is in the range of 30 nm to 350 ⁇ m, wherein the in-plane retardation value referred to in the present invention means the product of the in-plane birefringence and the film thickness:
- the torsion angle is usually in the range of 0 to 720 degrees (equivalent to 20 rotations), preferably in the range of 0 to 540 degrees (equivalent to 15 rotations), and particularly preferably 0. It is in the range of more than 360 degrees and less than 360 degrees (equivalent to 10 rotations).
- the direction of the director of the liquid crystal forming the film changes sequentially in the film thickness direction. Therefore, the twist angle of the optical film of the present invention is one of the films. The angle at which this director rotates from the plane of one to the other is defined as the torsion angle:
- the optical film of the present invention is, of course, excellent in the alignment ability, easy to fix the liquid crystal alignment to glass, and excellent in the ability to maintain the liquid crystal alignment state: Therefore, high-temperature durability is required.
- Optical elements such as retardation film, visual field It can be widely used in applications such as angle improvement film, color compensation film, optical rotator film, and cholesteric polarizer, and its industrial value is very large:
- the polymer was dissolved in deuterated chloroform or deuterated trifluoroacetic acid and determined by NMR at 400 MHz (JNM-GX400, JEOL):
- the refractive index was measured with an Abbe refractometer (Type-4, manufactured by Atago Co., Ltd.).
- the measurement was carried out using an ellipsometer DV A-36 VWL D manufactured by Mizojiri Optical Co., Ltd .:
- V-570 UV-visible-near-infrared spectrophotometer manufactured by K.K.
- a 15 wt% phenol / tetrachloroethane (60 to 40 weight ratio) mixed solvent solution of this polyester was prepared, and the rubbed polyimide film was prepared.
- the film thickness of the obtained polyester film was 4.2 ⁇ m, and as a result of the refractive index measurement, the birefringence ⁇ n was 0.19, and the retardation was 800 nm.
- the liquid crystalline polyester film formed on the glass substrate was transparent, Polarized light microscopy showed that the nematic phase had been immobilized.
- polyester was synthesized according to the following method: T ⁇ nh of the obtained polyester was 0.202 (d1 / g) .: DSC measurement and observation with a polarizing microscope showed that Tg was 95. It had a glass phase and showed a nematic phase at a temperature higher than T g: A polyester film was formed on a glass substrate in the same manner as in Example 1: Thickness of the obtained liquid crystalline polyester film was 4.1 0.2 and the retardation value was 8.20 nm.
- the liquid crystalline polyester film formed on the glass substrate was transparent and observed by a polarizing microscope. It turns out that the nematic phase is fixed. . Then was examined orientation holding ability: the orientation of the same conditions as in Example 1 After conducting the retention test, the sample was visually observed with the sample sandwiched between polarizing plates.As a result, it was found that the orientation was disordered and the orientation was not maintained.
- Example 2 The polyesters of Examples 2 to 5 were synthesized according to Example 1.
- a liquid crystalline polyester film was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, and was subjected to an alignment retention ability test.
- Table 2 shows the properties of the obtained polyester, the conditions for the orientation retention test, and the test results, all of which can fix the nematic phase and have the orientation retention capability, as in Example 1. I understood that.
- the polyesters of Comparative Examples 2 to 5 were synthesized in the same manner as in Example 1.
- a liquid crystalline polyester film was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, and was subjected to an orientation retention ability test.
- Table 2 shows the conditions and test results for the orientation retention ability test, and all showed that the nematic phase could be immobilized in the same manner as in Comparative Example 1, but no orientation retention ability was found.
- This polyester and the optically active polyester shown in Table 9 were melt-mixed in a weight ratio of 95: 5 to obtain a composition, and then phenol Z tetrachloroform containing the composition at a concentration of 15 wt%.
- Ethane (60/40 weight ratio) A mixed solvent solution was prepared and applied by spin coating to glass having a rubbed polyimide film. 7 0. After drying on a hot plate of C for 1 hour, it was heat-treated in a clean oven at 210 ° C for 30 minutes. Film 1 was obtained. The thickness of the obtained film 1 was 3.8 ⁇ .
- the birefringence index ⁇ was 0.20
- the retardation was 760 nm
- the torsion angle was 240 degrees
- Film 1 thus obtained was transparent, and it was found by observation with a polarizing microscope that the twisted nematic phase had been fixed.
- a polyvinyl butyral sheet is placed on the film 1 formed on the glass substrate via the rubbing polyimide film, and then a glass plate is placed on top of it. 0. After holding for 30 minutes in C, and atmospheric pressure, returned to room temperature, then held for 30 minutes at 8 kgf / cm 2 under pressure, a 2 0 ° C higher temperature than T g 1 3 0 ° C After that, the pressure was returned to normal pressure and normal temperature., The sample was sandwiched between polarizers, and visual observation and polarization microscope observation confirmed that the orientation of Film 1 was not disordered and that the orientation before the test was maintained.
- STN super twisted nematic
- the directions of the upper and lower polarizing plates, the rubbing directions of the upper and lower electrode substrates, and the orientation directions of the molecules of the film 1 are as shown in FIG. That is, the twist angle of liquid crystal molecules in the liquid crystal cell is 240 degrees, the angle between the polarization axes of the upper and lower polarizers is 90 degrees, the rubbing direction of the upper electrode substrate and the lowermost surface of the film 1 (rubbing polyimid).
- the angle between the orientation direction of the molecules on the side in contact with the substrate and the orientation direction of the molecules is 90 degrees
- the angle between the polarization axis of the lower polarizer and the rubbing direction of the lower electrode substrate is about 40 degrees
- the film I want to arrange so that the twist angle of the molecules in 1 is 240 degrees opposite to the liquid crystal molecules in the liquid crystal cell.
- the display color of this liquid crystal cell is black when no voltage is applied and white when voltage is applied. Display and complete black and white display did it. From the above results, it was confirmed that the film 1 was effective as an optical film having a color compensation effect.
- a twisted nematic phase was exhibited at high temperatures, and a phenol Z tetrachloroethane (60/40 weight ratio) mixed solvent solution containing this polyester at a concentration of 17 wt% was prepared. Under the conditions shown in Fig. 9, the twisted nematic orientation is fixed on the glass plate via the rubbing polyimide film. The film 2 was produced.
- Example 6 or 7 the polyesters shown in Table 8 were synthesized to form films.
- the obtained film was tested for the orientation retention ability and the presence or absence of the color compensation effect of the STN liquid crystal display element. The results are shown in Table 9. (Example 13)
- the obtained polyester and the optically active polyester shown in Table 10 were melt-mixed at a weight ratio of 98: 2 to obtain a composition, and then the dimethylacetamide containing the composition at a concentration of 20 wt% was obtained.
- Solution was prepared. This solution was applied by a curtain coating method on a glass substrate having a rubbed polyimide film. After applying, drying on a hot plate at 70 ° C for 1 hour, 220. Heat treated for 30 minutes in C clean oven. Then removed from the oven to obtain a film 8 on the glass substrate through the natural cooling was Rabingupo Riimi de film thickness of the film 8 4.
- the obtained film 8 was transparent, and as a result of observation with a polarizing microscope, it was confirmed that the twisted nematic orientation was fixed.
- polyester was synthesized in the same manner as in Example 6 using 5 mmol and (S) -2-methyl-1-, 4-monobutanediol 5 mmo 1 as a raw material.
- the obtained polyester had a logarithmic viscosity ⁇ 0.124, Tg has a glassy phase at 95 ° C, and twisted nematic at temperatures higher than Tg. Phase.
- a dimethylformamide solution having a concentration of 17 wt% of this polyester was prepared.
- a film 9 having a twisted nematic orientation fixed on a glass substrate via a rubbing polyimide film under the conditions shown in Table 10 was prepared.
- the transmission spectrum of the film 9 was measured in the same manner as in Example 13 by arranging it in paranicole and crossed Nicol. As a result, it was confirmed that the film 9 was effective as an optical film having characteristics as a 90-degree optical rotator.
- the polyesters in Table 8 were synthesized to form films.
- the obtained film was tested for the orientation retention ability and the presence or absence of characteristics as a 90-degree optical rotation.
- Table 9 shows the results.
- Example 6 A method similar to that of Example 6, using p-acetoxybenzoic acid 100 mmo 1, terephthalic acid 100 mmo 1, methylhydroquinone diacetate 50 mmo 1 and potassium diacetate 50 mmo 1 as raw materials.
- the logarithmic viscosity it and h of the obtained polyester were 0.178 dl / g, and the polyester 8 had a glass phase at 107 ° and higher than Tg. A nematic phase was exhibited at the temperature.
- the obtained polyester and the optically active polyester shown in Table 9 were melt-mixed at a weight ratio of 96: 4 to obtain a composition, and then the phenol / tetra containing the composition at a concentration of 15 wt% was obtained.
- a mixed solvent solution of chloroethane (weight ratio: 60/40) was prepared. This solution was applied on a glass substrate having a rubbed polyimide film by a spin coating method70. After drying on a C hot plate for 1 hour, it was heat-treated in a clean oven at 210 ° C for 30 minutes, and then taken out of the oven and allowed to cool to obtain Comparative Film 1. The film thickness was 3.7 / im. The refractive index and the torsion angle were measured.
- the birefringence ⁇ was 0.21, and the retardation was 770 nm.
- the torsion angle was 24 degrees and it was formed on a glass substrate Comparative film 1 was transparent, and as observed by a polarizing microscope, it was found that the twisted nematic phase was fixed.
- Example 8 The polyesters shown in Table 8 were synthesized according to Example 7. Using this polyester, a comparative film 2 having a twisted nematic phase fixed thereon was produced in the same manner as in Example 7. Using the obtained comparative film 2, an orientation retention ability test was performed in the same manner as in Example 6, and as a result, it was found that the orientation was disordered and the orientation retention ability was absent, [Comparative Example 8].
- T was synthesized Hori esters shown in Table 8 according to Example 6.
- the obtained polyester and the optically active polyester shown in Table 10 were melt-mixed at a weight ratio of 98: 2 to obtain a composition, and then a dimethylacetamide containing the composition at a concentration of 20 wt% was obtained.
- a solution was prepared. Using this solution, a comparative film 3 having a twisted nematic phase immobilized was obtained in the same manner as in Example 13. Using the obtained comparative film 3, an orientation retention ability test was performed in the same manner as in Example 6. As a result, it was found that the orientation was disordered and the orientation retention ability was absent.
- the polyesters shown in Table 8 were synthesized according to Example 7. Next, a dimethylformamide solution containing the obtained polyester at a concentration of 17 wt% was prepared. Using this solution, a comparative film 4 was produced in the same manner as in Example 14. Using the obtained comparative film 4, an orientation retention ability test was carried out in the same manner as in Example 6. As a result, it was found that the orientation was disordered and the orientation retention ability was absent.
- Example Example Table 1 The results of Examples and Comparative Examples are shown in the following table.
- Example Example Table 1 The results of Examples and Comparative Examples are shown in the following table.
- the number of the unit beside the lantern indicates the molar composition ratio.
- Immobilization ⁇ indicates that the immobilization was successful.
- Orientation holding ability ⁇ indicates that the orientation was maintained.
- Immobilization indicates successful immobilization.
- Immobilization ⁇ indicates that the immobilization was successful.
- Orientation holding ability ⁇ indicates that the orientation was kept.
- Immobilization indicates successful immobilization.
- Alignment holding ability ⁇ indicates that the alignment was maintained.
- Immobilization indicates successful immobilization.
- Alignment holding ability ⁇ indicates that the alignment was maintained.
- Immobilization ⁇ indicates that the immobilization was successful.
- Immobilization indicates successful immobilization.
- Alignment holding ability ⁇ indicates that the alignment was maintained.
- I isotropic phase
- N nematic phase
- N * twisted nematic phase
- g glass phase.
- T g is 20.
- C shows the result of visual observation of the disorder of the alignment state after holding for 30 minutes under a pressure of 8 kgf / cm 2 at a high temperature.
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a liquid crystal cell used in an example of the present invention. However, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer used for bonding each layer is omitted.
- FIG. 2 shows the mutual relationship of each axis of the material constituting the liquid crystal cell used in the embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 shows transmission spectra under paranicol and crossed Nicols in Example 8 of the present invention.
- 1 is an upper polarizer
- 2 is a color compensator (optical film and substrate)
- 3 is a liquid crystal cell
- 4 is a lower polarizer.
- 5 is a polarization axis direction of the lower polarizer
- 6 is the rubbing direction of the lower electrode substrate of the liquid crystal cell
- 7 is the rubbing direction of the upper electrode substrate of the liquid crystal cell
- 8 is the molecular orientation of the lowermost surface of the optical film
- 9 is the molecular orientation of the uppermost surface of the optical film
- 10 Is the direction of the polarization axis of the upper polarizer
- 1 1 is the twist angle of the liquid crystal molecules in the liquid crystal cell
- 1 2 is the twist of the molecules in the optical film
- 1 3 is the angle between 7 and 8
- 1 4 is 5 Indicates the angle of 6.
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