ALIGNMENT LAYER FOR LIQUID CRYSTALS

摘要

An alignment layer for liquid crystals is disclosed. The liquid crystal alignment layer of the present invention is excellent in adhesion to the glass substrate, has a high liquid crystal alignment angle (pretilt angle) and generates a high pretilt angle with less dependence on the type of rubbing treatment methods and processing conditions such as heating temperature. The alignment layer for liquid crystals comprises a material selected from the group consisting of: (1) at least one polymer (A) selected from the group consisting of a polyurethane, a polyester, a polyimide, a polycarbonate and a polyurea each containing a siloxane compound as a polymer constituting component; (2) a mixture (B) of a siloxane compound and at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of a polyurethane, a polyester, a polyimide, a polycarbonate and a polyurea; or (3) a mixture of the polymer (A) and the mixture (B); and (4) a mixture of the polymer (A) and at least one polymer (D) selected from the group consisting of a polyurethane, a polyester, a polyimide, a polycarbonate, a polyurea, a polyamide and a cellulose-based compound.