Orientation Control of Helical Nanofilament Phase and Its Chiroptical Applications

Crystals

DongKi Yoon¹  Wongi Park¹ 

[1] Graduate School of Nanoscience and Technology, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Korea;

关键词: helical nanofilament phase;    bent-shaped molecules;    liquid crystal phase;    orientation control;    topographic confinement;    photoalignment;   

DOI  :  10.3390/cryst10080675

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Chiral liquid crystal phases show fascinating structural and optical properties due to their inherent helical characteristics. Among the various chiral liquid crystal phases, the helical nanofilament phase, made of achiral bent-shaped molecules, has been of keen research interest due to its unusual polar and chiral properties. This review is intended to introduce the recent progress in orientation control and its application to the helical nanofilament phase, which includes topographic confinement, photoalignment, and chiroptical applications such as photonic crystal and chirality sensor.

【 授权许可】

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