Abstract
We describe here an overview on the formation of mesophases by the interaction between large flat aromatic cored molecules and relatively small organic electron acceptors which form stacked, sandwich-like columnar π-π electron donor-acceptor complexes. The inclusion of suitable donor and acceptor components may be used to induce columnar mesophases in mixtures of compounds which can be either mesomorphic or non-mesomorphic in the pure state. With judicious choice of donor and acceptor partners, induced mesophases of remarkable range and thermal stability can be prepared.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 19-41 |
Number of pages | 23 |
Journal | Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Molecular Recognition in Chemistry |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 01 Jan 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Arenes
- Electron donor-acceptor complexes
- Heterocycles
- Induction phenomena
- Liquid crystals
- Metallomesogens
- Radial multiynes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Food Science
- General Chemistry
- Condensed Matter Physics