Bent-Shaped Liquid Crystals
Bent-Shaped Liquid Crystals

Author: Hideo Takezoe

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-07-20

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1315355418

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Bent-Shaped Liquid Crystals: Structures and Physical Properties provides insight into the latest developments in the research on liquid crystals formed by bent-shaped mesogens. After a historical introduction, the expert authors discuss different kinds of mesophase structures formed by bent-shaped molecules. This book devotes the majority of its pages to physical properties such as polar switching, optics and non-linear optics, and behavior in restricted geometries. However, as chemistry is often highly relevant to the emergence of new phases, particularly with reflection symmetry breaking, it also involves a broad spectrum of interesting chemistry viewpoints.

Unconventional Liquid Crystals and Their Applications
Unconventional Liquid Crystals and Their Applications

Author: Wei Lee

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2021-07-19

Total Pages: 581

ISBN-13: 3110584379

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The work focuses on recent developments of the rapidly evolving field of Non-conventional Liquid Crystals. After a concise introduction it discusses the most promising research such as biosensing, elastomers, polymer films , photoresponsive properties and energy harvesting. Besides future applications it discusses as well potential frontiers in LC science and technology.

Advances in Liquid Crystals
Advances in Liquid Crystals

Author: Yuan Ming Huang

Publisher: Trans Tech Publications Ltd

Published: 2010-01-12

Total Pages: 613

ISBN-13: 3038133612

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Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2009 International Symposium on Liquid Crystal Science and Technology, August 2-5, Kunming, China, ISLCST2009

Chirality in Liquid Crystals
Chirality in Liquid Crystals

Author: Heinz Kitzerow

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 513

ISBN-13: 0387986790

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Describes the main aspects of chirality in liquid crystals, and points out some of the open questions of current research. The chapters review the highlights of the important topics and questions.

Liquid Crystalline Polymers
Liquid Crystalline Polymers

Author: Vijay Kumar Thakur

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-08-25

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13: 3319202707

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This book introduces various applications of liquid crystalline polymers as the emerging new class of high performance novel materials. The authors detail the advantageous properties of these LCs including optical anisotropic, transparency and easy control over structure. This interdisciplinary work includes valuable input from international projects with special focus on the use of liquid crystalline polymers and/or nanocomposites.

Ionic Liquid Crystals
Ionic Liquid Crystals

Author: Giacomo Saielli

Publisher: MDPI

Published: 2019-06-24

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 3039210866

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In this book we have collected a series of state-of-the art papers written by specialists in the field of ionic liquid crystals (ILCs) to address key questions concerning the synthesis, properties, and applications of ILCs. New compounds exhibiting ionic liquid crystalline phases are presented, both of calamitic as well as discotic type. Their dynamic and structural properties have been investigated with a series of experimental techniques including differential scanning calorimetry, polarized optical spectroscopy, X-ray scattering, and nuclear magnetic resonance, impedance spectroscopy to mention but a few. Moreover, computer simulations using both fully atomistic and highly coarse-grained force fields have been presented, offering an invaluable microscopic view of the structure and dynamics of these fascinating materials.

Liquid Crystal Elastomers
Liquid Crystal Elastomers

Author: Mark Warner

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2007-04-05

Total Pages: 423

ISBN-13: 9780199214860

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This text is a primer for liquid crystals, polymers, rubber and elasticity. It is directed at physicists, chemists, material scientists, engineers and applied mathematicians at the graduate student level and beyond.

Optical Switching
Optical Switching

Author: Tarek S. El-Bawab

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-02-11

Total Pages: 458

ISBN-13: 0387291598

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Applications of optical switching in network elements and communication networks are discussed in considerable depth. Optical circuits, packet, and burst switching are all included. Composed of distinct self-contained chapters with minimum overlaps and independent references. Provides up-to-date comprehensive coverage of optical switching, technologies, devices, systems and networks. Discusses applications of optical switching in network elements and communications networks.

Liquid Crystalline Polymers
Liquid Crystalline Polymers

Author: Lei Zhu

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2020-08-14

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783030433499

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of various self-assemblies in liquid crystalline polymers and their electrical, optical, mechanical, and flame retardant properties. Liquid crystalline polymers are unique self-assembled, functional soft materials with electrical, magnetic, and thermal responses which find potential applications in numerous areas. As well as providing an overview of their synthesis, self-assembly and dynamics the various applications are also discussed. Such applications as liquid crystalline elastomers, light responsive actuators, optical reflectors, gas barrier films, and even flame retardant polymers will be presented. The book is a useful resource for undergraduates, postgraduates and experienced researchers.

Metallomesogens
Metallomesogens

Author: Jose Luis Serrano

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-09-26

Total Pages: 517

ISBN-13: 3527615083

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Research on metal-containing liquid crystals is a rapidly expanding, multidisciplinary field with new materials continually being synthesized and novel applications being developed. 'Metallomesogens' is the first comprehensive survey of the field, introducing the reader to: * materials design * synthesis * physical properties * emerging applications Carefully selected references round off this well-organized compendium. It is an indispensable guide to experienced researchers in coordination and organometallic chemistry as well as in liquid-crystal and materials science. Newcomers and graduate students will also benefit from this didactically sound introduction to the field.