All Outputs (9)

Chirality in gold-LC nanocomposites and heliconical systems (2020)
Thesis
Yu, H. Chirality in gold-LC nanocomposites and heliconical systems. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222542

The research presented in this thesis is focused towards the design and synthesis of chiral liquid crystal gold nanoparticle nanocomposites and all of the related molecular sub-structures. It is intended that such organic-inorganic hybrid materials w... Read More about Chirality in gold-LC nanocomposites and heliconical systems.

Synthesis and characterization of gold nanoparticle composites with side chain liquid crystals (2015)
Thesis
Amos, O. (2015). Synthesis and characterization of gold nanoparticle composites with side chain liquid crystals. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217823

The properties of specifically designed nanocomposites are currently of high interest to scientists as they are different to those of materials in bulk. Of special interest are nanocomposites made up of gold nanoparticles and liquid crystalline mater... Read More about Synthesis and characterization of gold nanoparticle composites with side chain liquid crystals.

From water soluble mesogens to liquid crystal gold nanocomposites : synthesis and investigation of flexible chain variation in rod-shaped mesogens (2015)
Thesis
Alqahtany, F. (2015). From water soluble mesogens to liquid crystal gold nanocomposites : synthesis and investigation of flexible chain variation in rod-shaped mesogens. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217996

A number of new liquid crystalline systems were synthesized and the liquid crystal phase behaviour was investigated. The investigation of the liquid crystal properties involved the characterisation of the neat substances by optical polarizing microsc... Read More about From water soluble mesogens to liquid crystal gold nanocomposites : synthesis and investigation of flexible chain variation in rod-shaped mesogens.

The design, synthesis and properties of dimeric molecules exhibiting nematic-nematic transitions (2014)
Thesis
Ahmed, Z. (. (2014). The design, synthesis and properties of dimeric molecules exhibiting nematic-nematic transitions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216725

Several hydrocarbon linked mesogenic dimers are known to exhibit an additional nematic phase (NTB) below a conventional uniaxial nematic phase (N). The correlation between molecular structure and the nematic - nematic phase transitions (N-NTB) is not... Read More about The design, synthesis and properties of dimeric molecules exhibiting nematic-nematic transitions.

Porous material preparation via hydrogel slurry templating technique (2014)
Thesis
Rutkevicius, M. (2014). Porous material preparation via hydrogel slurry templating technique. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221434

A novel route for porous and composite material fabrication by templating materials over hydrogel slurries has been developed. The introduction of porosity was achieved by evaporating the water from the incorporated hydrogel particles and thus creati... Read More about Porous material preparation via hydrogel slurry templating technique.

Synthesis and characterisation of liquid crystal gold nanoparticles (2013)
Thesis
Tang, B. (2013). Synthesis and characterisation of liquid crystal gold nanoparticles. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219870

This thesis is focused on the design and synthesis of liquid crystal gold nanoparticles and all of the relevant molecular sub-structures.

In particular it is focused on the optimisation of the synthesis of nematic mesogens with thiolated functiona... Read More about Synthesis and characterisation of liquid crystal gold nanoparticles.

Novel chiral liquid crystal organic-inorganic hybrid nanoparticle systems : Design, synthesis and investigation (2013)
Thesis
Ichim, I. C. (2013). Novel chiral liquid crystal organic-inorganic hybrid nanoparticle systems : Design, synthesis and investigation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214773

A first step is taken towards the validation of organic synthesis techniques. Small molecular organic compounds were prepared as intermediates for the liquid crystal materials which exhibit room temperature cholesteric mesophases. These cholesterol b... Read More about Novel chiral liquid crystal organic-inorganic hybrid nanoparticle systems : Design, synthesis and investigation.

Design and investigation of novel photoactive liquid crystalline organic-inorganic hybrids (2013)
Thesis
Ferreira, A. J. T. (2013). Design and investigation of novel photoactive liquid crystalline organic-inorganic hybrids. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215209

This work describes and discusses the design, synthesis and characterization of novel photoactive liquid crystalline silsesquioxanes. The investigations carried out include the initial design, chemical synthesis and characterization, photochemical pr... Read More about Design and investigation of novel photoactive liquid crystalline organic-inorganic hybrids.

Dipyrrin complexes and their uses as self assembling materials (2010)
Thesis
Benstead, M. (2010). Dipyrrin complexes and their uses as self assembling materials. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210942

Several series of BODIPYs bearing mesogenic substituents were synthesised and their fluorescence and liquid crystal properties were characterized. Each compound prepared consisted of one BODIPY fluorophore and one, two or three mesogenic units based... Read More about Dipyrrin complexes and their uses as self assembling materials.