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Structure and order of a homologous series of bent-core molecules: A [formula presented] study

  • Ronald Y. Dong
  • , J. Xu
  • , G. Benyei
  • , K. Fodor-Csorba

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Abstract

A carbon-[Formula presented] study in a series of bent-core (banana-shaped) molecules is reported. In 1,[Formula presented]phenylene bis[[Formula presented]alkenyloxy biphenyl]-4-carboxylate derivatives the position of the chlorine substitutent(s) connected to the central phenly ring and/or the terminal chain length of the compounds were varied. By analyzing the observed chemical shift anisotropies, the order parameters [Formula presented] and bending angles in their nematic phase are compared. The biphenyl moiety on each arm of the molecular core is found to form a nonzero twist angle.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)8
Number of pages1
JournalPhysical Review E - Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics
Volume70
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
  • Statistics and Probability
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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