Fibrous self-assembly of liquid crystal made by self-organisation

Fibre structures of liquid crystals are of particular interest because they are expected to be used in optical fibres, optical devices, and lasers. Micrometre- sized liquid crystal self-assembly demonstrates new optical functions or interfacial interactions which cannot be observed in the bulk. Thermotropic liquid crystals organize fibres by phase transitions or shape changes. The fibrous self- assembly of liquid crystal made by self-organisation was reviewed in the study. We will also introduce the characteristics of these fibres as well as those of lyotropic myelin and lyotropic fibres. Theoretical research on the growth mechanism and physical properties of the fibres has also been summarized.

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This study reviewed the fibrous self-assembly of liquid crystal through self-organization, which exhibits new optical functions and interfacial interactions not seen in bulk materials. Thermotropic liquid crystals organize fibres through phase transitions or shape changes. The characteristics of these fibres, as well as lyotropic myelin and lyotropic fibres, are also discussed. Theoretical research on the growth mechanism and physical properties of the fibres is summarized.