Stabilization of the nematic mesophase by a homogeneously dissolved conjugated polymer?

Journal of Materials Chemistry Pub Date: 2010-08-12 DOI: 10.1039/C0JM00621A

Abstract

A semi-conjugated iptycene polymer containing a special “crankshaft” backbone leading to superior solubility in a nematic LC medium was synthesized. The incorporation of this polymer in the LC leads to thermodynamic stabilization of the nematic mesophase. This effect is attributed to organizational coupling of the LC molecules to the polymer chains.

Graphical abstract: Stabilization of the nematic mesophase by a homogeneously dissolved conjugated polymer
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