The formation of high-concentration mesophases by a cationic azobenzene photosurfactant is described for the first time. Using a combination of polarised optical microscopy and small-angle X-ray scattering, optically anisotropic, self-assembled structures with long-range order are reported. The mesophases are disrupted or lost upon UV irradiation.
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Univ Calif Santa Barbara, Mat Res Lab, Santa Barbara, CA 93106 USA
Univ Calif Santa Barbara, Dept Mat, Santa Barbara, CA 93106 USA
Univ Calif Santa Barbara, Dept Chem & Biochem, Santa Barbara, CA 93106 USAUniv Oxford, Dept Chem, Oxford, England
机构:
Univ Calif Santa Barbara, Mat Res Lab, Santa Barbara, CA 93106 USA
Univ Calif Santa Barbara, Dept Mat, Santa Barbara, CA 93106 USA
Univ Calif Santa Barbara, Dept Chem & Biochem, Santa Barbara, CA 93106 USAUniv Oxford, Dept Chem, Oxford, England