Development of Glassy Bicontinuous Cubic Liquid Crystals for Solid Proton‐Conductive Materials. Issue 4 (24th November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kobayashi, Tsubasa; Ichikawa, Takahiro; Kato, Takashi; Ohno, Hiroyuki
• Is Part Of: Advanced materials. Volume 29:Issue 4(2017)
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• Publication Date: 2016-11-24
• Subjects: bicontinuous cubic phase -- glassy liquid crystals -- infinite periodic minimal surface -- proton conduction; Materials -- Periodicals; Chemical vapor deposition -- Periodicals; 620.11
• DOI: 10.1002/adma.201604429
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0935-9648

Abstract

Abstract : Glassy bicontinuous cubic liquid crystals are developed to be a matrix having a hydrophilic infinite periodic minimal surface (IPMS). They function as a scaffold for water, leading to the formation of a 3D continuous hydrogen‐bonding network of water molecules along the IPMS. This material design is advantageous for developing novel electrolytes with rigidity and high proton conductivity.