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  • 1Institut für Theoretische Physik, Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Staudtstr. 7, 91058 Erlangen, Germany.

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|April 8, 2017
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Rod-like triangular prisms were studied for their effect on liquid crystal phases. Fundamental measure density functional theory (FMT) and simulations showed triangular prisms expand smectic phase stability compared to other shapes.

Area of Science:

  • * Soft Matter Physics
  • * Materials Science
  • * Computational Chemistry

Background:

  • * Nanoparticle shape significantly influences self-assembly and material properties.
  • * Understanding shape-dependent liquid crystal behavior is crucial for designing advanced materials.
  • * Fundamental Measure Density Functional Theory (FMT) is a key tool for predicting phase behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To investigate the impact of rod-like triangular prism cross-sections on liquid crystal phase behavior.
  • * To implement and evaluate a novel 0D version of FMT (0D-FMT) against existing theories.
  • * To compare the phase behavior of triangular prisms with other shapes like spherocylinders and square prisms.

Main Methods:

  • * Monte Carlo computer simulations were employed to model particle interactions.

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  • * A 0D version of Fundamental Measure Density Functional Theory (0D-FMT) was implemented and tested.
  • * Onsager theory with Parsons-Lee correction was used as a comparative theoretical framework.

    • Main Results:

    • * The 0D-FMT did not outperform the Tarazona and Rosenfeld version of FMT (TR-FMT).
    • * Both FMT versions showed better performance than the Parsons-Lee theory in predicting phase behavior.
    • * Triangular prisms exhibited a larger stability regime for the smectic phase compared to spherocylinders and square prisms.

    Conclusions:

    • * The tested 0D-FMT implementation requires further refinement for accurate predictions.
    • * Fundamental Measure Density Functional Theory offers a more accurate approach than simpler theories for these systems.
    • * Rod-like triangular prisms enhance smectic phase stability, offering new possibilities for liquid crystal material design.