Colloidal anisotropic platelets are model systems for discotic liquid crystal investigation. We have systematically studied the ZrP monolayers due to the capability to control the size and surface chemistry. I will discuss our recent research on liquid crystal phase formation in colloidal discotic suspensions, particularly the controlled self-assembly under external fields, such as gravity, electric and magnetic field, and temperature gradient.
See more of this Session: Directed and Self Assembly of Colloids
See more of this Group/Topical: Engineering Sciences and Fundamentals
See more of this Group/Topical: Engineering Sciences and Fundamentals