ISSN:
1573-1111
Keywords:
Arenes
;
electron donor-acceptor complexes
;
heterocycles
;
induction phenomena
;
liquid
;
crystals
;
metallomesogens
;
radial multiynes
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
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.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01053424
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