Multiple nematic phases observed in chiral mesogenic dimers

作者:Zep Anna*; Aya Satoshi; Aihara Kenji; Ema Kenji; Pociecha Damian; Madrak Karolina; Bernatowicz Piotr; Takezoe Hideo; Gorecka Ewa
来源:Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2013, 1(1): 46-49.
DOI:10.1039/c2tc00163b

摘要

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.

  • 出版日期2013