TTF-based bent-core liquid crystals.
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چکیده
The synthesis and characterization of bent-core liquid crystals which incorporate TTF groups is reported; different bent-core mesophases are induced depending on the molecular structure and properties derived from their compact packing have been studied.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Chemical communications
دوره 22 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008