Tuning mesophase topology in hydrogen-bonded liquid crystals via halogen and alkyl chain engineering

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ahmed F. Darweesh, Christian Anders, Mohamed Alaasar
DOI: 10.1039/d5ra08676k
Cited by: 4
References: 57

Abstract

photoisomerization upon light exposure. This work elucidates design principles for tuning the properties of HBLCs through synergistic halogen and chain-length engineering.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Liquid Crystal Research Advancements Crystallography and molecular interactions Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
2
Pages
1556–1564
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN