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V for victory? Theory has suggested that V-shaped molecules may provide a route to biaxial nematic liquid crystals (see picture). The identification of a biaxial nematic phase is, however, a challenging task. Even if it is yet to be agreed that the hunt is over, it appears that this path is well worth pursuing.
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