Glassy Mesophases and Ferroelectric Properties of Chiral Low Molar Mass Liquid Crystals (original) (raw)

The research explores the synthesis and characterization of low molecular weight chiral liquid crystals that exhibit unique glassy mesophases and ferroelectric properties. The study focuses on the influence of various structural characteristics on liquid crystalline behavior, including the molecular core, chiral chain, and lateral substituents. Through dielectric measurements, the compounds demonstrate the retention of chiral smectic orders within glassy states, highlighting the significance of molecular structure in promoting novel physical phenomena.