Synthesis and photopolymerization of a liquid-crystalline diepoxide

D. J. Broer, J. Lub, G. N. Mol

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Abstract

The synthesis of a liquid-crystalline diepoxide 4-[(3,4-epoxybutenyl)oxy]phenyl 4-[(3,4-epoxybutenyl)oxy] benzoate is described. The photoinitiated cross-linking of this molecule, uniaxially oriented in the nematic state, to form an ordered network is studied. This network shows an increased birefringence which is maintained at high temperatures.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1244-1247
Number of pages4
JournalMacromolecules
Volume26
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1993
Externally publishedYes

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