Materials 2011, 4(1), 206-259; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma4010206
Thermotropic Ionic Liquid Crystals
Institut für Organische Chemie, Universität Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 55, D-70569 Stuttgart, Germany
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Received: 17 December 2010 / Accepted: 27 December 2010 / Published: 14 January 2011
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Ionic Liquid Crystals)
Abstract
The last five years’ achievements in the synthesis and investigation of thermotropic ionic liquid crystals are reviewed. The present review describes the mesomorphic properties displayed by organic, as well as metal-containing ionic mesogens. In addition, a short overview on the ionic polymer and self-assembled liquid crystals is given. Potential and actual applications of ionic mesogens are also discussed. View Full-Text
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Axenov, K.V.; Laschat, S. Thermotropic Ionic Liquid Crystals. Materials 2011, 4, 206-259.
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