| abstract |
An electrophoretic medium that can be added to an electrophoretic display includes a dispersion that can be contained in a plurality of microcapsules or cells, or a polymeric continuous phase. The dispersion may include a non-polar fluid, a plurality of first charged particles, and a photothermally-initiated polymerization inhibitor that inhibits potential cross-linking between the particles and / or cells or a polymeric continuous phase. The inhibitor may be a compound having an unsaturated hydrocarbon ring, and at least one of a hydroxyl group, a carbonyl group, and a nitroso group. The plurality of cells or polymeric continuous phases and particle coatings may include a polymeric material containing a (meth) acrylate. |