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Synthesis and mesomorphic behaviour of high polarisability materials for non-linear optical applications

Seed, Alexander J.; Toyne, Kenneth J.; Hird, Michael; Goodby, John W.

Authors

Alexander J. Seed

Kenneth J. Toyne

Michael Hird

John W. Goodby



Abstract

A variety of high polarisability materials have been synthesised with thioester and alkyne linking groups, and isothiocyanato and cyano terminal groups. The synthesis of these materials is presented and the transition temperatures and optical parameters of the materials are discussed and compared to those of the parent ester and non-linked analogues. The thioester and isothiocyanate units provide very high polarisabilities although the isothiocyanato unit leads to reduced mesophase thermal stabilities when compared to analogous cyano-terminated mesogens.

Citation

Seed, A. J., Toyne, K. J., Hird, M., & Goodby, J. W. (2012). Synthesis and mesomorphic behaviour of high polarisability materials for non-linear optical applications. Liquid crystals, 39(4), 403-414. https://doi.org/10.1080/02678292.2012.658090

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Feb 15, 2012
Publication Date 2012-04
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal LIQUID CRYSTALS
Print ISSN 0267-8292
Electronic ISSN 1366-5855
Publisher Taylor and Francis
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 39
Issue 4
Pages 403-414
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/02678292.2012.658090
Keywords high polarisability; isothiocyanate; thioester; thiophene
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/424084