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ReviewChemistry (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)2021

Liquid-Crystalline Polymer Particles Prepared by Classical Polymerization Techniques.

Xiaohong Liu, Michael G Debije, Johan P A Heuts, Albert P H J Schenning

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Review in Chemistry (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany), 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Xiaohong LiuDepartment of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, PO Box 513, 5600 MB, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
Michael G DebijeDepartment of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, PO Box 513, 5600 MB, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
Johan P A HeutsDepartment of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, PO Box 513, 5600 MB, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
Albert P H J SchenningDepartment of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, PO Box 513, 5600 MB, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

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nwo TOP-PUNT 718.016.003
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Liquid-crystalline polymer particles prepared by classical polymerization techniques are receiving increased attention as promising candidates for use in a variety of applications including micro-actuators, structurally colored objects, and absorbents. These particles have anisotropic molecular order and liquid-crystalline phases that distinguish them from conventional polymer particles. In this minireview, the preparation of liquid-crystalline polymer particles from classical suspension, (mini-)emulsion, dispersion, and precipitation polymerization reactions are discussed. The particle sizes, molecular orientations, and liquid-crystalline phases produced by each technique are summarized and compared. We conclude with a discussion of the challenges and prospects of the preparation of liquid-crystalline polymer particles by classical polymerization techniques.

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dispersion polymerizationliquid crystal polymer particlesmini-emulsion polymerizationprecipitation polymerizationsuspension polymerization

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PMID34320258
PMCPMC8596811

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