Liquid crystal phase transitions in suspensions of mineral colloids: new life from old roots

A review is given of the field of mineral colloidal liquid crystals: liquid crystal phases formed by individual mineral particles within colloidal suspensions. Starting from their discovery in the 1920s, we discuss developments on the levels of both fundamentals and applications. We conclude by high...

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Published in:Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series A: Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences physical, and engineering sciences, 2013-04, Vol.371 (1988), p.20120263-20120263
Main Authors: Lekkerkerker, H. N. W., Vroege, G. J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Colloids
Liquid Crystals
Nanoscience
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Summary:A review is given of the field of mineral colloidal liquid crystals: liquid crystal phases formed by individual mineral particles within colloidal suspensions. Starting from their discovery in the 1920s, we discuss developments on the levels of both fundamentals and applications. We conclude by highlighting some promising results from recent years, which may point the way towards future developments.
ISSN:1364-503X
1471-2962
DOI:10.1098/rsta.2012.0263