Phase-controllable topochemical polymerization of liquid crystalline epoxy according to spacer length
Kyosun Ku, Hyeonuk Yeo
Abstract
A new liquid crystal epoxies (LCEs) system based on the twin mesogenic core and imidazole curing agent is investigated. The LCEs records high thermal conductivity (0.49 W m −1 K −1 ) which are highly affected by microscopic orientation.
Topics & Concepts
MesogenEpoxyLiquid crystalPolymerizationMaterials scienceCuring (chemistry)ImidazolePhase (matter)Polymer chemistryChemical engineeringComposite materialCrystallographyLiquid crystallineChemistryOrganic chemistryPolymerOptoelectronicsEngineeringSynthesis and properties of polymersEpoxy Resin Curing ProcessesPolymer Nanocomposites and Properties