Fabricating Freestanding, Broadband Reflective Cholesteric Liquid-Crystal Networks via Topological Tailoring of the Sm-Ch Phase Transition.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c00931
Abstract: Numerous biological systems in nature provide much inspiration for humanity to master diverse coloration strategies for creating stimuli-responsive materials and display devices, such as to access gorgeous structural colors from well-defined photonic structures. Cholesteric liquid… read more here.
Keywords: topology; liquid crystal; phase; crystal networks ... See more keywords
Design of Surface-Aligned Main-Chain Liquid-Crystal Networks Prepared under Ambient, Light-Free Conditions Using the Diels-Alder Cycloaddition.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.2c00616
Abstract: Surface-aligned liquid-crystal networks (LCNs) offer a solution for developing functional materials capable of performing a range of tasks, including actuation, shape memory, and surfaces patterning. Here we show that Diels-Alder cycloaddition can be used to… read more here.
Keywords: liquid crystal; diels alder; alder cycloaddition; surface aligned ... See more keywords
Thermo-, photo-, and mechano-responsive liquid crystal networks enable tunable photonic crystals.
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DOI: 10.1039/c7sm01287j
Abstract: Tunable photonic crystals exhibiting optical properties that respond reversibly to external stimuli have been developed using liquid crystal networks (LCNs) and liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs). These tunable photonic crystals possess an inverse opal structure and… read more here.
Keywords: tunable photonic; crystal networks; liquid crystal; thermo photo ... See more keywords
Exploring the property space of periodic cellular structures based on crystal networks
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2003504118
Abstract: Significance Finding genuine novelty in cellular structures is inherently difficult due to the numerous possible topological and geometrical configurations and their complex mechanical and physical interrelations. Here, we draw inspiration from the incredibly rich collection… read more here.
Keywords: engineering; property space; exploring property; periodic cellular ... See more keywords
Dynamical Landau-de Gennes theory for electrically-responsive liquid crystal networks.
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DOI: 10.1103/physreve.102.042703
Abstract: Liquid crystal networks combine the orientational order of liquid crystals with the elastic properties of polymer networks, leading to a vast application potential in the field of responsive coatings, e.g., for haptic feedback, self-cleaning surfaces,… read more here.
Keywords: crystal networks; electrically responsive; theory electrically; liquid crystal ... See more keywords
Supramolecular Crystal Networks Constructed from Cucurbit[8]uril with Two Naphthyl Groups
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules28010063
Abstract: Naphthyl groups are widely used as building blocks for the self-assembly of supramolecular crystal networks. Host–guest complexation of cucurbit[8]uril (Q[8]) with two guests NapA and Nap1 in both aqueous solution and solid state has been… read more here.
Keywords: cucurbit uril; crystal networks; uril two; networks constructed ... See more keywords