Luminous Nematic Threads: Single-Component Liquid Crystal Self-Assembles into Fluorescent Fibers

Megha Devaraj; Venugopal B; Anjali Dike; H. T. Srinivasa; Arun Roy; G. Shanker

doi:10.1039/d6ma00301j

January 1, 2026Materials AdvancesOpen Access

Luminous Nematic Threads: Single-Component Liquid Crystal Self-Assembles into Fluorescent Fibers

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Key Points

The aim is to synthesize new single-component liquid crystal dimers and investigate their properties.
Synthesis of liquid crystal dimers through N-alkylation of 1,4-phenylenedimethanamine.
Examination of mesomorphic properties of the synthesized dimers.
Assessment of self-assembly into fluorescent fibers.
Two new series of liquid crystal dimers are successfully synthesized.
The dimers exhibit mesomorphic properties relevant for self-assembly.
The fluorescent fibers formed show potential for unique optical applications.

Implication

This research demonstrates the self-assembly of fluorescent liquid crystal dimers, suggesting new materials for optical applications.

Abstract

We report the synthesis and mesomorphic properties of two new series of single-component liquid crystal dimers, prepared by N-alkylation of 1,4-phenylenedimethanamine with two 4-cyanobiphenyl units linked by aliphatic spacers (n=4-10)....

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Devaraj et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cd7b345652765b073a9143 https://doi.org/10.1039/d6ma00301j

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