Molecular redesign unlocks 99.89% light-driven control of azobiphenyl liquid crystals

Journal of Materials Chemistry C 2026

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Authors: Venugopal B, Christian Anders, Ranjitha B S, Bishwajit Paul, Ganga Periyasamy, Mohamed Alaasar, Gurumurthy Hegde, G. Shanker
DOI: 10.1039/d6tc00725b
Cited by: 1
References: 67

Abstract

Near-perfect photo-switching (99.89% E → Z ) in ACEt-5 enables precise light control of LC phases. Ultra‑slow thermal back-relaxation (160 min) enables optical memory in E7. Terminal groups tune mesophases: cyano → N*; esters → N*/SmA*/SmC* parity-dependent.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry Liquid Crystal Research Advancements Synthesis and Properties of Aromatic Compounds

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry C
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
22
Pages
9443–9458
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN