Acylhydrazone-functionalized triphenylamine V-shaped liquid crystals: Synthesis, columnar self-assembly, gel property and application for the detection of Cu2+

A novel multifunctional C3-symmetric triphenylamine discotic liquid crystal: synthesis, columnar self-assembly, organogel behavior, selective detection of PA and application in Si solar cells

“…We recently reported on the first example of V-shaped TPA liquid crystals, which exhibit room temperature hexagonal columnar phase, fluorescent gels, and application for the detection of Cu 2+ in real water samples and living cells. 20 Although TPA liquid crystals have exhibited high carrier mobility, their application in organic solar cells has not yet been developed. Therefore, if TPA liquid crystal molecules can exhibit both fluorescent probe characteristics and modification of the hole injection layer (HIL), 21 a new class of supramolecular optoelectronic materials could be created with possible applications to sensors and solar cells.…”