| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/H62855/01 |
| Title: |
MACROCYCLIC LIQUID CRYSTALS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Schroder, Professor M |
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| Department: |
Sch of Chemistry |
| Organisation: |
University of Edinburgh |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 November 1992 |
Ends: |
31 October 1994 |
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70,904
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Materials Synthesis & Growth |
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The synthesis of macrocycles incorporating long-chain side groups will be investigated and liquid crystal formation monitored. The ionophores to be studied include polyaza systems, which will be functionalised at the N-donor sites, and polythioether crowns, which will be functionalised via hydroxy groups on the C-backbone of the ring. Liquid crystal formation will be monitored by microscopy and differential scanning calorimetry, and related to the structural motifs within the material. The effects of varying ring-size, donor groups of the macrocycle, the peripheric groups, and the presence or absence of metal ion on liquid crystal formation will be investigated.
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