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2005-04-26

2005-04-26

Wu, Shean C. (Department: 1756)

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Liquid crystal optical display having layer of specified...

C252S299010, C252S299500, C136S252000, C136S260000, C136S263000, C136S264000

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ABSTRACT:
Semiconductor liquid crystal compositions and methods for making such compositions are disclosed. One embodiment of the invention is directed to a liquid crystal composition including a solvent and semiconductor particles in the solvent. The solvent and the semiconductor particles are in an effective amount in the liquid crystal composition to form a liquid crystal phase.

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