Abstract
Linking monomeric perylenebisimide units to form dimers and trimers dramatically increased alignment in a nematic liquid crystalline host. Connecting units via flexible cross-linkers destroyed alignment: a rigid linker is necessary. Applying the fluorescent trimer dye in a switchable window greatly improved the contrast ratio between the ‘on’ and ‘off’ states of this energy generating device.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 229-232 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Materials Chemistry A |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |