An azobenzene-containing side-on liquid crystal polymer

Authors
Li, MH Auroy, P Keller, P
Citation
Mh. Li et al., An azobenzene-containing side-on liquid crystal polymer, LIQ CRYST, 27(11), 2000, pp. 1497-1502
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Physical Chemistry/Chemical Physics
Journal title
LIQUID CRYSTALS
ISSN journal
02678292 → ACNP
Volume
27
Issue
11
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1497 - 1502
Database
ISI
SICI code
0267-8292(200011)27:11<1497:AASLCP>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
A new azobenzene-containing side-on LC polymer was synthesized. It shows a nematic phase. Its photochemical properties were characterized in solution and in thin film. The N-I phase transition can be induced upon irradiation in the pi-pi* absorption region of the polymer.