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surface forces on liquid crystals. Applications of Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2025/2026
thermotropic liquid crystals in display devices.

Part B:
Lyotropic Liquid Crystals
General molecular characteristics of lyotropic
mesogens, driving forces for the phase formation
and characterization of self-assemblies. Biological
significance and applications.

Liquid Crystal Polymers
Liquid crystal main-chain and liquid crystal side-
chain polymers. Technical applications of liquid
crystal polymers.

Assessment Weightage
Continuous assessment 40%
Summative assessment 60%

References:
1. P.J. Collings & M. Hird, Introduction to Liquid
Crystals - Chemistry and Physics, Taylor and
Francis, 2017 (eBook)
2. D. Andrienko. Introduction to liquid crystals.Journal
of Molecular Liquids,Volume 267, 2018, Pages
520-543.
1. 3. W. Emsley & J.C. Lindon, NMR
Spectroscopy using Liquid Crystal Solvents,
Pergamon Press, 1975.
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