Ionic liquid crystals (ILCs), that is, ionic liquids exhibiting mesomorphism, liquid crystalline
phases, and anisotropic properties, have received intense attention in the past years …

The underlying theme of this Critical Review is the relationship between molecular structure
and liquid crystalline behaviour in a class of materials referred to as liquid crystal oligomers …

Structures and properties of liquid crystalline phases formed by bent-core molecules are
reviewed. At least eight phases designated as B1–B8 have been found, being …

In a brief history of the discovery of antiferroelectricity in liquid crystals, the important role
played by tristable switching, ie an electric field induced phase transition from …

Six series of a family of non-symmetric dimers, the α-(4-cyanobiphenyl-4′-yloxy)-ω-(4-n-
alkylanilinebenzylidene-4′-oxy) alkanes, have been prepared. In three of the series, the …

A liquid crystal dimer is composed of molecules containing two mesogenic groups linked via
a flexible spacer. Initial interest in these materials stemmed from their ability to act as model …

Polymers with ester linkages in their main chain comprise a family of polymers with immense
diversity and versatility. This review deals with the preparation of such polymers from …

This textbook consists of six chapters. The first chapter highlights the concept of liquid
crystals, including chemical structure, phase classification, defect and texture, and …

Presenting practical information on new and conventional polymers and products as
alternative materials and end-use applications, this work details technological …

Self-assembly and self-organisation represent powerful tools for the programmed
generation of supramolecular materials with well-defined structures. 1 They involve the …