title: Generation of metallomesogens using common ligands functionalised with liquid-crystalline moieties.
abstract: Functionalisation of 2,2'-bipyridine or acetylacetone with an alkyleneoxycyanobiphenyl group induces liquid-crystalline properties in simple metal complexes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York, UK YO10 5DD.
authors.forename: Indudhara S
authors.initials: IS
authors.lastname: Shashikala
authors.forename: Duncan W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Bruce