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Fast synthesis employing a microwave assisted neat protocol of new monomers potentially useful for the preparation of PDLC films

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: It has been reported that the length of the molecular chain and the rigidity of molecules influence the structure of the polymer network in PDLC films and hence the electro-optical properties of the composites. Herein, a series of new aromatic monomeric monomethacrylates, bismethacrylates and monovinylbenzene derivatives with a mesogenic core were successfully synthesized under microwave irradiation. The microwave assisted synthesis resulted in decreased reaction times, reduced solvent requirement, increased operational simplicity, and in most cases, improved yields and selectivity.

Source: Open Chemistry

DOI: 10.2478/s11532-011-0046-2

Authors: M. Teresa Barros, Ana Mouquinho, Krasimira Petrova, Mara Saavedra, João Sotomayor

Institutions: University of Lisbon, Universidade Nova de Lisboa

Language: English

Topic: Liquid Crystal Research Advancements

Subfield: Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,808

Funder: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia