Phase Transition-Driven Nanoparticle Assembly in Liquid Crystal Droplets

Phase Transition-Driven Nanoparticle Assembly in Liquid Crystal Droplets

When nanoparticle self-assembly takes place in an anisotropic liquid crystal environment, fascinating new effects can arise. The presence of elastic anisotropy and topological defects can direct spatial organization. An important goal in nanoscience is to direct the assembly of nanoparticles over la...

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Main Authors: Charles N. Melton, Sheida T. Riahinasab, Amir Keshavarz, Benjamin J. Stokes, Linda S. Hirst
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-03-01
Series:Nanomaterials
Subjects:
nematic liquid crystal
quantum dot
nanoparticle
self-assembly
phase transition
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/8/3/146

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