Rheological properties and shear-induced structures of ferroelectric nematic liquid crystals

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the rheological properties and structural changes in ferroelectric nematic liquid crystals under shear forces.
• Analyzed the rheological properties of ferroelectric nematic liquid crystals
• Examined the alignment of the electric polarization vector
• Investigated surface anchoring effects on fluid structure
• Identified distinct shear-induced structures in ferroelectric nematic liquid crystals
• Demonstrated the variability of properties under different electric fields
• Showed the influence of surface anchoring on fluid dynamics