Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals Science and Technology. Section A. Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals, Vol.299, 163-168, 1997
Synthesis and Liquid-Crystalline Phase-Behavior of a Novel Metallomesogenic Side-Chain Liquid-Crystal Polymer Free from Cross-Linking
A novel metallomesogen side chain liquid crystal polymer (MMSCLCP) derived from a new copper(II) co-ordination complex has been synthesised free from cross-linking and has been shown to exhibit a smectic A (S-A) mesophase. This is the first example of a true MMSCLCP derived from a co-ordination complex, previous examples being organometallic species.