Abstract
The synthesis of three cholesteric divinyl ethers is described. One of them is suitable for forming polymeric networks by isothermal cationic photopolymerization. Such networks exhibit temperature-stable reflection bands. By mixing with nematic divinyl ethers before polymerization, the reflection wavelength of such networks can be chosen by the relative amount of both types of divinyl ethers.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 111-123 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals Science and Technology, Section A: Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals |
Volume | 307 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cholesteric liquid crystals
- Photopolymerization
- Vinylethers