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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1244-1247 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Macromolecules |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1993 |
Externally published | Yes |