Nanoporous Polymers Based on Liquid Crystals

Lugger, Jody A. M.; Mulder, Dirk J.; Sijbesma, RP Rint; Schenning, Aphj Albert

doi:10.3390/ma11010104

Cited by 34 publications

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“…If the amphiphiles are already in the liquid state, solvent molecules are no longer necessary, so the merits deriving from the amphiphiles characteristics are driven to the extreme [39]. The possibility to form new phases opens new doors: For example, the formation of nanoporous materials that have 1D/2D/3D channels (containing nanosized pores) based on the polymerizable liquid crystals can stimulate the development of novel applications such as adsorbents, filtration, ion exchange membranes and scaffolds for catalytic reactions [40].…”

Section: Liquid Crystalline Nanostructuresmentioning

confidence: 99%

Self-Assembly of Organic Nanomaterials and Biomaterials: The Bottom-Up Approach for Functional Nanostructures Formation and Advanced Applications

et al. 2020

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In this paper, we survey recent advances in the self-assembly processes of novel functional platforms for nanomaterials and biomaterials applications. We provide an organized overview, by analyzing the main factors that influence the formation of organic nanostructured systems, while putting into evidence the main challenges, limitations and emerging approaches in the various fields of nanotechology and biotechnology. We outline how the building blocks properties, the mutual and cooperative interactions, as well as the initial spatial configuration (and environment conditions) play a fundamental role in the construction of efficient nanostructured materials with desired functional properties. The insertion of functional endgroups (such as polymers, peptides or DNA) within the nanostructured units has enormously increased the complexity of morphologies and functions that can be designed in the fabrication of bio-inspired materials capable of mimicking biological activity. However, unwanted or uncontrollable effects originating from unexpected thermodynamic perturbations or complex cooperative interactions interfere at the molecular level with the designed assembly process. Correction and harmonization of unwanted processes is one of the major challenges of the next decades and requires a deeper knowledge and understanding of the key factors that drive the formation of nanomaterials. Self-assembly of nanomaterials still remains a central topic of current research located at the interface between material science and engineering, biotechnology and nanomedicine, and it will continue to stimulate the renewed interest of biologist, physicists and materials engineers by combining the principles of molecular self-assembly with the concept of supramolecular chemistry.

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Section: Liquid Crystalline Nanostructuresmentioning

confidence: 99%

Self-Assembly of Organic Nanomaterials and Biomaterials: The Bottom-Up Approach for Functional Nanostructures Formation and Advanced Applications

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“…In the two examples mentioned above, all these structures and colors were greatly dependent on the balance between intermolecular H-bonds and π-π interactions. Besides, supramolecular H-bonded LC complexes have been applied a lot in nanoporous materials for selective molecule or ion adsorption [137][138][139]. For example, melamine has not only attracted extensive attention since the milk powder incidents, but has also become more and more important in the food industry.…”

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Smart Supramolecular Self-Assembled Nanosystem: Stimulus-Responsive Hydrogen-Bonded Liquid Crystals

Liu

Yang

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Nanomaterials

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In a liquid crystal (LC) state, specific orientations and alignments of LC molecules produce outstanding anisotropy in structure and properties, followed by diverse optoelectronic functions. Besides organic LC molecules, other nonclassical components, including inorganic nanomaterials, are capable of self-assembling into oriented supramolecular LC mesophases by non-covalent interactions. Particularly, huge differences in size, shape, structure and properties within these components gives LC supramolecules higher anisotropy and feasibility. Therefore, hydrogen bonds have been viewed as the best and the most common option for supramolecular LCs, owing to their high selectivity and directionality. In this review, we summarize the newest advances in self-assembled structure, stimulus-responsive capability and application of supramolecular hydrogen-bonded LC nanosystems, to provide novel and immense potential for advancing LC technology.

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“…Much progress has been made in templating the liquid crystalline phases of discotic thermotropic liquid crystals [81][82][83][84][85][86]. Templated hexagonal columnar phases of thermotropic discotic liquid crystals have been used for the fabrication of nanoporous polymers [87][88][89][90].…”

Section: Smectic a Phase And Nanoporous Membranesmentioning

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Liquid Crystals Templating

Nagaraj

2020

Crystals

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Liquid crystal templating is a versatile technique to create novel organic and inorganic materials with nanoscale features. It exploits the self-assembled architectures of liquid crystal phases as scaffolds. This article focuses on some of the key developments in lyotropic and thermotropic liquid crystals templating. The procedures that were employed to create templated structures and the applications of these novel materials in various fields including mesoporous membranes, organic electronics, the synthesis of nanostructured materials and photonics, are described.

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Nanoporous Polymers Based on Liquid Crystals

Cited by 34 publications

References 95 publications

Self-Assembly of Organic Nanomaterials and Biomaterials: The Bottom-Up Approach for Functional Nanostructures Formation and Advanced Applications

Self-Assembly of Organic Nanomaterials and Biomaterials: The Bottom-Up Approach for Functional Nanostructures Formation and Advanced Applications

Smart Supramolecular Self-Assembled Nanosystem: Stimulus-Responsive Hydrogen-Bonded Liquid Crystals

Liquid Crystals Templating

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