Stimuli Directed Alignment of Self-Organized One-Dimensional Semiconducting Columnar Liquid Crystal Nanostructures for Organic Electronics

This article deals with the different methods involving various stimuli used for the large area alignment control of discotic columnar phases both parallel (uniaxial planar) and perpendicular (homeotropic) to the substrates. Various strategies utilizing one or more stimulus to control the alignment have been described. The applications of achieved alignment control over the supramolecular columnar nanostructures in the fabrication optoelectronic devices have been highlighted. The article concludes with a brief perspective on the challenges and opportunities in this area of research and development involving these intriguing self-healing materials.
Source: Progress in Materials Science - Category: Materials Science Source Type: research