Thermotropic Ionic Liquid Crystals

Author: Axenov Kirill V.   Laschat Sabine  

Publisher: MDPI

E-ISSN: 1996-1944|4|1|206-259

ISSN: 1996-1944

Source: Materials, Vol.4, Iss.1, 2011-01, pp. : 206-259

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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.