Issue 1, 2013

Multiple nematic phases observed in chiral mesogenic dimers

Abstract

A sequence of seven nematic phases has been observed in chiral mesogenic dimers, having odd number of carbon atoms in the spacer, thus a bent shape. The highest temperature phase is a chiral nematic (cholesteric) phase on heating or blue phases on cooling. The lowest temperature nematic phase expels the chiral twist and exhibits spontaneous bent–splay modulation.

Graphical abstract: Multiple nematic phases observed in chiral mesogenic dimers

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
11 Sep 2012
Accepted
08 Nov 2012
First published
09 Nov 2012

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2013,1, 46-49

Multiple nematic phases observed in chiral mesogenic dimers

A. Zep, S. Aya, K. Aihara, K. Ema, D. Pociecha, K. Madrak, P. Bernatowicz, H. Takezoe and E. Gorecka, J. Mater. Chem. C, 2013, 1, 46 DOI: 10.1039/C2TC00163B

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