Physical characterization of B1 and B2 phases in a newly synthesized series of banana shaped molecules

Authors
Bedel, JP Rouillon, JC Marcerou, JP Laguerre, M Achard, MF Nguyen, HT
Citation
Jp. Bedel et al., Physical characterization of B1 and B2 phases in a newly synthesized series of banana shaped molecules, LIQ CRYST, 27(1), 2000, pp. 103-113
Citations number
25
Categorie Soggetti
Physical Chemistry/Chemical Physics
Journal title
LIQUID CRYSTALS
ISSN journal
02678292 → ACNP
Volume
27
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
103 - 113
Database
ISI
SICI code
0267-8292(200001)27:1<103:PCOBAB>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
A new homologous series of achiral banana-shaped mesogens ('Cn') has been s ynthesized and studied by classical techniques (optical microscopy, differe ntial scanning calorimetry, X-ray diffraction and electro-optic investigati ons). Complete miscibility with compounds of the n-OPIMB series shows that the short homologues (C5-C9) exhibit a frustrated B1 antiphase, while the l onger members (C10-C14) present a B2 smectic C phase. Electro-optic measure ments confirm this identification.