Molecular redesign unlocks 99.89% light-driven control of azobiphenyl liquid crystals
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Abstract
Near-perfect photo-switching (99.89% E → Z ) in ACEt-5 enables precise light control of LC phases. Ultra‑slow thermal back-relaxation (160 min) enables optical memory in E7. Terminal groups tune mesophases: cyano → N*; esters → N*/SmA*/SmC* parity-dependent.
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OpenAlex topics: Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry · Liquid Crystal Research Advancements · Synthesis and Properties of Aromatic Compounds
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Department of Chemistry, Bangalore University, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bengaluru, 560056, India
Institute of Chemistry, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, 06120 Halle Saale, Germany
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado School of Science, Golden, CO 80401, USA
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, 12613 Giza, Egypt
Adindistech Private Limited, Bilekahalli, Bengaluru 560076, India
Centre for Waste to Wealth Technology, Dayananda Sagar University, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru South Dt. – 562 112, India
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