Complex molecular dynamics of symmetric model discotic liquid crystals: Comparison of Hexakis(hepta-alkanoyloxy)triphenylene (HOT6) with Hexakis(hexa-alkyloxy)triphenylene (HAT6).

Christina Krause; Paulina Szymoniak; Wiebke Lohstroh; Fanni Jurànyi; Michaela Zamponi; Bernhard Frick; Dominik Al‐Sabbagh; Franziska Emmerling; Reiner Zorn; Andreas Schöenhals

doi:10.1039/d5sm01247c

January 1, 2026Soft MatterOpen Access

Complex molecular dynamics of symmetric model discotic liquid crystals: Comparison of Hexakis(hepta-alkanoyloxy)triphenylene (HOT6) with Hexakis(hexa-alkyloxy)triphenylene (HAT6).

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The aim is to investigate the molecular dynamics of two types of discotic liquid crystals, HOT6 and HAT6.
Comparative analysis of molecular structures and dynamics
Examination of compounds with the triphenyl core
Use of simulation techniques to study molecular behavior
Identified different dynamic behaviors between HOT6 and HAT6
Demonstrated the impact of alkyl chain structure on molecular dynamics
Highlighted the influence of molecular configuration on liquid crystal formation

Implication

Comparative analysis of molecular dynamics in discotic liquid crystals suggesting structural impacts.

Abstract

This study investigates the complex molecular dynamics of discotic liquid crystals (DLCs) by comparing two structurally similar compounds: Hexakis(hepta-alkanoyloxy)triphenylene (HOT6) and Hexakis(hexa-alkyloxy)triphenylene (HAT6) having the same triphenyl core and the...

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Krause et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Complex molecular dynamics of symmetric model discotic liquid crystals: Comparison of Hexakis(hepta-alkanoyloxy)triphenylene (HOT6) with Hexakis(hexa-alkyloxy)triphenylene (HAT6).

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Complex molecular dynamics of symmetric model discotic liquid crystals: Comparison of Hexakis(hepta-alkanoyloxy)triphenylene (HOT6) with Hexakis(hexa-alkyloxy)triphenylene (HAT6).

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