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RESEARCH PRODUCT

Study of the micro-phase separation in LC-polymers with paired mesogens

Helmut RingsdorfBernd HisgenAnnelore MädickeFrank KuschelHermann UtschickSiegmar Diele

subject

chemistry.chemical_classificationPhase transitionPolymers and PlasticsChemistryGeneral ChemistryPolymerCondensed Matter PhysicsMiscibilityDifferential scanning calorimetryChemical engineeringLiquid crystalAmphiphileMaterials ChemistryOrganic chemistryGlass transitionPhase diagram

description

Differential scanning calorimetry and miscibility investigations were used to study the micro-phase separation of liquid-crystalline dimesogenic side-group polysiloxanes. Diluted co-polysiloxanes exhibit two glass transition temperatures and an unusual miscibility behavior. The observed biphasic character is compared with that of certain amphiphilic systems.

https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00294866