Nanocomposite films with a hexagonal architecture are built by self-assembl
y and. subsequent polymerisation of lyotropic liquid crystals. The hexagona
l arrangement is formed by tubes which are filled with water and separated
by a distance between 35 and 42 Angstrom depending on the monomer cations.
The tubes can be filled with organic or:inorganic materials which are highl
y aligned and isolated from each other.