Thermodynamics of dimerization in solution as a rational tool for inducing nematic vs. smectic organizations in lanthanidomesogens.
The judicious tuning of simple thermodynamic parameters controlling dimerization processes in solution induces a rational switch between smectic and nematic organizations in thermotropic lanthanide-containing liquid crystals.
Jensen
Thomas B
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Department of Inorganic, Analytical and Applied Chemistry, University of Geneva, 30 quai E. Ansermet, CH-1211, Geneva 4, Switzerland.
Terazzi
Emmanuel
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Donnio
Bertrand
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Guillon
Daniel
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Piguet
Claude
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