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R B Bogoslovov¹, C M Roland, J Czub

¹Chemistry Division, Code 6120, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375-5342, USA.

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This study reveals that the reorientation dynamics of the liquid crystal 6CHBT (4-((trans-4-hexylcyclohexyl)methyl)benzonitrile) are strongly influenced by volume. Rotational times remain constant along the clearing line, indicating thermodynamic control over molecular motion.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Physical Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics

Background:

Nematic liquid crystals exhibit unique anisotropic properties crucial for display technologies.
Understanding the interplay between molecular interactions, thermodynamics, and dynamics is key to tailoring liquid crystal behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

To characterize the anisotropic interaction potential of the liquid crystal 6CHBT (4-((trans-4-hexylcyclohexyl)methyl)benzonitrile).
To investigate the influence of pressure-volume-temperature (PVT) conditions on the rotational dynamics and relaxation times of 6CHBT.

Main Methods:

Performed comprehensive PVT measurements on 6CHBT.
Combined PVT data with existing dielectric relaxation measurements at elevated pressures.
Conducted new dielectric relaxation measurements extending to GHz frequencies.

Main Results:

Determined the thermodynamic potential parameter (gamma) to be 5.03 ± 0.06, indicating a strong volume dependence of the interaction energy.
Identified a low potential barrier (approx. 7 kJ/mol) for molecular reorientation about the short axis.
Demonstrated that longitudinal reorientational times scale with gamma, superposing across different thermodynamic conditions.

Conclusions:

The rotational dynamics of 6CHBT are significantly governed by volume-dependent interactions.
Relaxation times remain constant along the pressure-dependent clearing line, consistent with thermodynamic control.
Gibbs free energy likely dictates the competition between anisotropic energy and entropy, thereby controlling rotational dynamics in the ordered phase.