Title | Monte Carlo studies of model systems of rodlike molecules with partially flexible terminal groups and/or with side groups |
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Publication Type | Articolo su Rivista peer-reviewed |
Year of Publication | 2001 |
Authors | Di Landa, G., and Vacatello M. |
Journal | Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals Science and Technology, Section A: Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals |
Volume | 352 |
Pagination | 691/257-698/264 |
ISSN | 1058725X |
Keywords | Computer simulation, Liquid crystals, Molecules, Monte Carlo methods, Phase transitions, Side groups, Temperature, Terminal groups, Thermodynamic stability |
Abstract | The results of Monte Carlo simulations performed for model systems of rodlike molecules are compared with those of the same rodlike molecules with semiflexible end groups and/or with side groups. The presence of side groups perturbs the packing of the rigid cores and lowers the nematic/isotropic transition temperature. This effect is higher when the side groups are more exposed. |
Notes | cited By 0; Conference of 5th European Conference on Liquid Crystals (ECLC 99) ; Conference Date: 25 April 1999 Through 30 April 1999; Conference Code:58073 |
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Citation Key | DiLanda2001 |