Significant roles of lateral alkoxy and alkylthio groups on the ferroelectric nematic phase and phase transition behavior

Journal of Materials Chemistry C 2026

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Authors: Yuki Arakawa, Yuto Shindo, Muhan Yiliu, Ikuhide Fujisawa, Satoshi Aya
DOI: 10.1039/d5tc04180e
Cited by: 1
References: 93

Abstract

We report new room-temperature ferroelectric nematogens and the significant effects of the lateral ortho -alkoxy and alkylthio groups on the formation of the ferroelectric nematic phase and phase transition behavior.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Liquid Crystal Research Advancements Photorefractive and Nonlinear Optics Dielectric materials and actuators

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry C
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
15
Pages
6220–6231
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN