On the structure of the Nx phase of symmetric dimers: inferences from NMR
Hoffmann, A; Vanakaras, AG; Kohlmeier, A; Mehl, GH; Photinos, DJ
HERO ID
2902269
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
2015
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 2902269 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2015 |
| Title | On the structure of the Nx phase of symmetric dimers: inferences from NMR |
| Authors | Hoffmann, A; Vanakaras, AG; Kohlmeier, A; Mehl, GH; Photinos, DJ |
| Journal | Soft Matter |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Page Numbers | 850-855 |
| Abstract | NMR measurements on a selectively deuterated liquid crystal dimer CB-C9-CB, exhibiting two nematic phases, show that the molecules in the lower temperature nematic phase, N(X), experience a chiral environment and are ordered about a uniformly oriented director throughout the macroscopic sample. The results are contrasted with previous interpretations that suggested a twist-bend spatial variation of the director. A structural picture is proposed wherein the molecules are packed into highly correlated chiral assemblies. |
| Doi | 10.1039/c4sm02480j |
| Pmid | 25571939 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |