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Cyanobiphenylmesogened liquid crystalline polymer is bonded on silica by surfaceinitiated atom transfer radical polymerization and is used as the stationary phase for liquid chromatography. These chains fold together and form ordered regions called lamellae, which compose larger spheroidal structures named spherulites. The orientation of liquid crystal molecules could be influenced by application of an electric field. I am delighted to see that this new edition contains additional material which is completely uptodate and includes the newest liquid crystalforming polymer of all. Liquidcrystal polymers are present in meltedliquid or solid form.
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