Present work deals with reverse mode polymer dispersed liquid crystals (PDLCs) sensitive to electric field. Contrary to the conventional PDLCs operate from opaque (OFF state) to transparent state (ON state) with the application of field, reverse mode PDLCs work in transparent to opaque state. Reverse mode PDLC composed of nematic LC and UV curable optical adhesive polymer were prepared by the polymerization induced phase separation. The polarizing optical microscope study shows the vertical alignment of LCs within droplets with initial dark state under cross polarizers and confirms preliminary natural transparent state. The electro optic (EO) results show that the reverse mode PDLC lowered the threshold and operating voltages significantly compared with reported values. The contrast ratio of the film was also studied.

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