Key Developments in Ionic Liquid Crystals

International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Paul H. J. Kouwer¹  Alexandra Alvarez Fernandez¹ 

[1] Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Heyendaalseweg 135, 6525 AJ Nijmegen, The Netherlands;

关键词: ionic liquid crystals;    liquid crystals;    ionic liquids;    imidazolium;    smectic;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijms17050731

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Ionic liquid crystals are materials that combine the classes of liquid crystals and ionic liquids. The first one is based on the multi-billion-dollar flat panel display industry, whilst the latter quickly developed in the past decades into a family of highly-tunable non-volatile solvents. The combination yields materials with a unique set of properties, but also with many challenges ahead. In this review, we provide an overview of the key concepts in ionic liquid crystals, particularly from a molecular perspective. What are the important molecular parameters that determine the phase behavior? How should they be introduced into the molecules? Finally, which other tools does one have to realize specific properties in the material?

【 授权许可】

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