Self-Assembly in chiral nematic liquid crystal

Julian Evans, Nan Wang, Iam Choon Khoo, Sailing He

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Abstract

Small molecule chiral nematic LCs contain a variety of defect lines which can cause aggregation of polymers, nanoparticles and small molecule materials such as fluorescent dyes. While normal dyes suffer aggregation induced quenching a class of propeller-like dyes display aggregation induced emission (AIE), which makes them an ideal material for cholesteric lasers. Nanoparticle dispersion is necessary for switchability, while aggregation can be used as a tool to produce assembled structures. Here we discuss strategies to promote or inhibit aggregation of various materials in chiral nematics.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationLiquid Crystals XXI
EditorsIam Choon Khoo
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510611795
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017
EventLiquid Crystals XXI 2017 - San Diego, United States
Duration: Aug 6 2017Aug 7 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume10361
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Other

OtherLiquid Crystals XXI 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period8/6/178/7/17

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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