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Advances in Liquid Crystal Materials (Technical Insights), Executive SummaryScope and MethodologyScopeMethodologyOverview and Key Research HighlightsOverviewKey Research HighlightsAdvances in Liquid Crystal Materials (Technical Insights), Technology OverviewTechnology PrimerLiquid Crystals--An IntroductionLiquid Crystal PhasesKey ApplicationsKey Applications of Liquid CrystalsKey Applications for PLCsAdvances in Liquid Crystal Materials (Technical Insights), Noteworthy Research in Liquid CrystalsUniversitiesNanoporous LCP Materials Developed--USAUnderstanding the Process by which the Liquid Crystals Align at a Surface--USAHolographically Formed Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystals--USAStudy of Liquid Crystal and Substrate Interface on the Nanoscale--JapanLiquid Crystal Polymers for Space Applications--USAStructure Property Relation for Azo-Dye-Doped LC--RomaniaComputations for Liquid Crystals--ItalySelf-Alignment of Water Droplets in Nematic Liquid Crystals--FranceSystem Exhibits Compatibility with Different Lasers with Varying Wavelengths--TurkeyCompaniesLiquid Crystal Materials for LCD TVs from Merck--GermanyLiquid Crystal Developments at Dainippon Ink--JapanA New Type of LCP for Industrial and Consumer Cooking and Baking--GermanyLCP Substrates for Microfluidics Applications--SwitzerlandAdvances in Liquid Crystal Materials (Technical Insights), Assessment of Technology Adoption FactorsTechnology Drivers and ChallengesTechnology DriversTechnology ChallengesAssessment of RegulationsToxicity and Ecotoxicity of LCsDisplay Disposal DilemmaNano RegulationsAdvances in Liquid Crystal Materials (Technical Insights), Industry AnalysisSWOT AnalysisOverviewSWOT Analysis of Liquid CrystalsRoad to CommercializationResearch DirectionsBridging Basic Research and CommercializationAdvances in Liquid Crystal Materials (Technical Insights), Patents and Key ContactsRecent PatentsUS PatentsRest-of-the-World PatentsKey ContactsUniversitiesCorporateAdvances in Liquid Crystal Materials (Technical Insights), Decision Support DatabaseDatabase TablesGlobal Laptop Sales (2002-2012)Global LCD Sales (2002-2012)TV Installed Base (1999-2006)Global TV Sales (2002-2012)Consumer Electronic Contribution to Electronics Industry (1999-2006)