№ 73-3 (том 3): ОБРАЗОВАНИЕ И НАУКА В XXI ВЕКЕ, Апрель, 2026
Научно-образовательные статьи

DEVELOPMENT OF SMART GLASS BASED ON POLYMER DISPERSED LIQUID CRYSTALS

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  • Ekayev Mukam,
  • Berdiyeva Ayjemal,
  • Ishankulyyeva Ayjeren
Ekayev Mukam
OGUZ HAN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF TURKMENISTAN
Berdiyeva Ayjemal
OGUZ HAN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF TURKMENISTAN
Ishankulyyeva Ayjeren
OGUZ HAN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF TURKMENISTAN

Опубликован 28.04.2026

Ключевые слова

  • polymer dispersed liquid crystals; smart glass; electro-optics; switchable glazing; PDLC fabrication; energy efficiency; nanocomposites

Как цитировать

M. Ekayev, A. Berdiyeva, & A. Ishankulyyeva. (2026). DEVELOPMENT OF SMART GLASS BASED ON POLYMER DISPERSED LIQUID CRYSTALS. ОБРАЗОВАНИЕ И НАУКА В XXI ВЕКЕ, 73-3 (том 3). https://mpcareer-google.ru/index.php/journal/article/view/5379

Аннотация

Polymer dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) smart glass technology has emerged as one of the most promising electro-optical solutions for privacy control, energy management, and architectural glazing applications. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the development of PDLC-based smart glass, encompassing the fundamental physicochemical principles governing liquid crystal phase behavior, polymer matrix synthesis strategies, electro-optical response mechanisms, and state-of-the-art fabrication methodologies. The influence of critical parameters—including droplet morphology, polymer-LC interfacial interactions, electrode geometry, and applied voltage frequency—on device performance is systematically examined. Furthermore, emerging hybrid approaches incorporating nanocomposites, dye-doped formulations, and flexible substrate architectures are discussed in the context of next-generation smart glazing. The paper also surveys current commercial deployment scenarios and identifies key technical challenges impeding broader adoption, proposing directions for future research. Our analysis indicates that advances in low-voltage operation, improved optical contrast ratios, and scalable manufacturing protocols will be decisive factors in expanding the practical utility of PDLC smart glass across residential, automotive, and aerospace sectors.

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