In:
Applied Physics Letters, AIP Publishing, Vol. 97, No. 15 ( 2010-10-11)
Abstract:
We report electrical conductivity (σ), dielectric constant (ε) and the elastic constant measurements in a nematic liquid crystal (LC) doped with small concentrations of gold nanorods. This LC-nanoparticle complex, shows not only orders of magnitude higher σ, but also stabilizes its anisotropy. The ε data suggests an increased ordering in the nematic phase, and an improved antiparallel correlation of the molecules in the isotropic phase. Surprisingly, an anisotropic enhancement of the Frank elasticity is also seen. We suggest a possible electro/magnetomechanical conductivity switch and also provide explanations based on the aspect ratio of the nanoparticles vis-à-vis the LC molecules.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0003-6951
,
1077-3118
Language:
English
Publisher:
AIP Publishing
Publication Date:
2010
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211245-0
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1469436-0
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