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Chiral liquid crystalline derivatives can exhibit both ferroelectric and antiferroelectric properties in smectic C phases. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to investigate the behavior of chiral liquid crystalline molecules in smectic C phases and their ferroelectric and antiferroelectric properties.

February 22, 2026Soft Matter

Liquid crystalline derivatives exhibiting smectic phases with ferro and antiferroelectric properties

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This research aims to investigate the behavior of chiral liquid crystalline molecules in smectic C phases and their ferroelectric and antiferroelectric properties.
Synthesis of chiral liquid crystalline derivatives
Characterization of phase behavior and properties
Assessment of ferroelectric and antiferroelectric characteristics
Identified unique smectic C phases exhibiting ferroelectricity and antiferroelectricity
Demonstrated strong self-assembly capabilities of chiral molecules
Provided insights into the conditions necessary for FE and AF behavior

Implication

Chiral liquid crystalline molecules exhibit ferroelectricity in smectic phases, suggesting potential applications in advanced materials.

Abstract

Chiral liquid crystalline molecules can self-assemble and create ferroelectricity (FE) or antiferroelectricity (AF) in tilted lamellar smectic C phases. In previous research, lactic acid has been repeatedly applied as an...

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Podoliak et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699a9e20482488d673cd497a https://doi.org/10.1039/d6sm00028b

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Chiral liquid crystalline molecules exhibit ferroelectricity in smectic phases, suggesting potential applications in advanced materials.

Liquid crystalline derivatives exhibiting smectic phases with ferro and antiferroelectric properties

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Liquid crystalline derivatives exhibiting smectic phases with ferro and antiferroelectric properties

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