Reorientation Dynamics of Liquid Crystal–Nanotube Dispersions
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概要
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Single wall carbon nanotubes (SWNT), dispersed in a nematic liquid crystal, exhibit orientational order due to the influence of the liquid crystal molecules. The direction of this order, and the associated material properties, can be altered by the application of an electric field, allowing for liquid crystal controlled switches. We have experimentally investigated the reorientation dynamics as a function of temperature and find two characteristic timescales. The short timescale is associated with the reorientation of the liquid crystal texture and the so induced disruption of the conducting nanotube percolation network. The longer timescale is associated with the orientational reorientation of the carbon nanotubes.
- Published by the Japan Society of Applied Physics through the Institute of Pure and Applied Physicsの論文
- 2008-08-25
著者
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Hampson Richard
School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Manchester, Schuster Building, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
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Dierking Ingo
School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Manchester, Schuster Building, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.
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Casson Katharine
School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Manchester, Schuster Building, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, U.K.