In this work, we report a liquid crystal (LC)-based sensor to determine pH level of aqueous
solutions. This sensor was fabricated by filling the LCs doped with a pH-sensitive molecule …

Columnar liquid crystals have recently been developed as dynamically functional
anisotropic materials. In this feature article, some recent examples of the materials design …

This paper reports the results of a systematic investigation of factors that determine the
alignment of nematic liquid crystals (NLCs) on inorganic salt decorated surfaces used in …

Nematic liquid crystals make promising chemoresponsive systems, but their development is
currently limited by extensive experimental screening. Here we report a computational …

We report the use of computational chemistry methods to design a chemically responsive
liquid crystal (LC). Specifically, we used electronic structure calculations to model the …

Approaching single-crystal-like morphology has always been important in driving materials
toward their optimal properties. With only orientational order, liquid crystal (LC) materials …

We report colloidally stable emulsions of thermotropic liquid crystals (LCs) that can detect
the presence of amphiphilic analytes in aqueous environments. Our approach makes use of …

Photoinduced manipulation of the nanoscale molecular structure and organization of soft
materials can drive changes in the macroscale properties. Here we demonstrate the first …

The large‐area formation of functional micropatterns with liquid crystals is of great
significance for diversified applications in interdisciplinary fields. Meanwhile, the control of …

The ability to control finely the structure of materials remains a central issue in colloidal
science. Due to their elastic properties, liquid crystals (LC) are increasingly used to organize …