Iron(II) Metallomesogens Exhibiting Coupled Spin State and Liquid Crystal Phase Transitions near Room Temperature

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (14) ◽  
pp. 2089-2101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maksym Seredyuk ◽  
Ana B. Gaspar ◽  
Vadim Ksenofontov ◽  
Yury Galyametdinov ◽  
Joachim Kusz ◽  
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Author(s):  
H. N. W. Lekkerkerker ◽  
G. J. Vroege

A review is given of the field of mineral colloidal liquid crystals : liquid crystal phases formed by individual mineral particles within colloidal suspensions. Starting from their discovery in the 1920s, we discuss developments on the levels of both fundamentals and applications. We conclude by highlighting some promising results from recent years, which may point the way towards future developments.


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