Liquid crystal polymers (LCPs) have a wide range of uses, from strong engineering plastics to delicate gels for use in liquid crystal (LC) displays. For this reason, it is essential reading for materials scientists, engineers or technologists in industry, as well as research laboratories or academia. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database gives useful references for further reading.

"Discusses the design principles, synthesis and thermal behaviour of all types of LC dimers"--

Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry for Competitive Examinations is the signature compilation of the class tested notes of iconic chemistry coach Ananya Ganguly,. It features the unique teaching methodology of the author and her authoritative approach in the teaching of concepts, their application and strategy to champion the IITJEE high task. Each chapter unfolds the structured, systematic and patterned chemistry concepts in lucid and student friendly approach. The book is without those unnecessary frills that make the bulk in other popular books in the market for the IIT JEE. An indispensible must have for in-depth comprehension of chemistry for the coveted IIT JEE.

In this book we have collected a series of state-of-the art papers written by specialists in the field of ionic liquid crystals (ILCs) to address key questions concerning the synthesis, properties, and applications of ILCs. New compounds exhibiting ionic liquid crystalline phases are presented, both of calamitic as well as discotic type. Their dynamic and structural properties have been investigated with a series of experimental techniques including differential scanning calorimetry, polarized optical spectroscopy, X-ray scattering, and nuclear magnetic resonance, impedance spectroscopy to mention but a few. Moreover, computer simulations using both fully atomistic and highly coarse-grained force fields have been presented, offering an invaluable microscopic view of the structure and dynamics of these fascinating materials.

Describes the main aspects of chirality in liquid crystals, and points out some of the open questions of current research. The chapters review the highlights of the important topics and questions.