Ordered polymer microstructures obtained using pattern forming states of acholesteric liquid crystal as templates

Authors
Kang, SW Sprunt, S Chien, LC
Citation
Sw. Kang et al., Ordered polymer microstructures obtained using pattern forming states of acholesteric liquid crystal as templates, ADVAN MATER, 13(15), 2001, pp. 1179
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Multidisciplinary,"Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
ADVANCED MATERIALS
ISSN journal
09359648 → ACNP
Volume
13
Issue
15
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0935-9648(20010803)13:15<1179:OPMOUP>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
The formation of novel anisotropic polymer microstructures using cholesteri c liquid crystals (LCs) as templates is unveiled. The patterning arises pri marily from the disordered states of the LC, thus eliminating the need for external agents. This technique is useful in the evaluation of the pattern- forming states as well as for producing polymer micro structures.. The Figu re shows an SEM image of a 3D network after the LC is removed.