Lyotropic liquid crystalline nano templates for synthesis of ZnS cogwheels

Shukla, Ravi K.; Chamoli, Pankaj; Raina, K. K.

doi:10.1016/j.molliq.2019.03.139

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“…It has been demonstrated also the usefulness of these materials as biosensors to detect antigens or patogens) . Moreover, the progress of nanoscience and nanothecnology have opened a new application field for them because lyotropic phases can be used as template to synthesize nanoparticles, entrap hydrophobic drugs, or prepare conductive nanofluids. − …”

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Advanced Functional Luminescent Metallomesogens: The Key Role of the Metal Center

2021

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The use of liquid crystals for the fabrication of displays incorporated in technological devices (TVs, calculators, screens of eBook’s, tablets, watches) demonstrates the relevance that these materials have had in our way of living. However, society evolves, and improved devices are looked for as we create a more efficient and safe technology. In this context, metallomesogens can behave as multifunctional materials because they can combine the fluidic state of the mesophases with properties such as photo and electroluminescence, which offers new exciting possibilities in the field of optoelectronics, energy, environment, and even biomedicine. Herein, it has been established the role of the molecular geometry induced by the metal center in metallomesogens to achieve the self-assembly required in the liquid-crystalline mesophase. Likewise, the effect of the coordination environment in metallomesogens has been further analyzed because of its importance to induce mesomorphism. The structural analysis has been combined with an in-depth discussion of the properties of these materials, including their current and potential future applications. This review will provide a solid background to stimulate the development of novel and attractive metallomesogens that allow designing improved optoelectronic and microelectronic components. Additionally, nanoscience and nanotechnology could be used as a tool to approach the design of nanosystems based on luminescent metallomesogens for use in bioimaging or drug delivery.

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