Ferroelectric Smectic Liquid Crystals as Electrocaloric Materials

The 1980s saw the development of ferroelectric chiral smectic C (SmC*) liquid crystals (FLCs) with a clear focus on their application in fast electro-optic devices. However, as the only known fluid ferroelectric materials, they also have potential in other applications, one of which is in heat-excha...

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Main Authors: Peter John Tipping, Helen Frances Gleeson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Crystals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/12/6/809