X-ray studies on the crystalline E phase of the 4-n-alkyl-4′-isothiocyanatobiphenyl homologous series (nBT, n = 2-10)

X-ray diffraction measurements were carried out on nine members of the isothiocyanatobiphenyl homologous series (nBT) in their smectic E (SmE) phase, with the aim of estimating the layer thickness and deriving orthorhombic unit cell parameters for the SmE phase. The data obtained are discussed in re...

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Published inLiquid crystals Vol. 35; no. 4; pp. 513 - 518
Main Authors Jasiurkowska, M., Budziak, A., Czub, J., Massalska-Arodź, M., Urban, S.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis 01.04.2008
Subjects
molecular reorientation
packing parameter
smectic E phase
X-ray diffraction
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Summary:X-ray diffraction measurements were carried out on nine members of the isothiocyanatobiphenyl homologous series (nBT) in their smectic E (SmE) phase, with the aim of estimating the layer thickness and deriving orthorhombic unit cell parameters for the SmE phase. The data obtained are discussed in relation to molecular reorientation motion around the short axis in that phase.
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ISSN:0267-8292
1366-5855
DOI:10.1080/02678290801989975