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Shengsong Yang1, Yifan Ning1, Yugang Zhang2

  • 1Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States.

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|April 11, 2024

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We demonstrate reversible nanocrystal superlattice (NCSL) growth using liquid crystal smart solvents. This novel method offers tunable morphology and potential for colloidal crystal manufacturing.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Physical Chemistry

Background:

  • Superlattices (SLs) from self-assembled nanocrystals (NCs) are key for novel materials.
  • Current NCSL synthesis methods often mimic traditional crystallization but lack reversibility.
  • Reversible crystallization-dissolution processes from saturated solutions are not widely demonstrated for NCSLs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the reversible growth of nanocrystal superlattices (NCSLs).
  • To explore the use of liquid crystals (LCs) as tunable "smart solvents" for NCSL synthesis.
  • To establish a model platform for studying fundamental crystallization dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • Dispersing NCs in liquid crystal (LC) solvents.
  • Harnessing phase transitions (isotropic to nematic) of LCs to control NC assembly.
  • Tuning growth mode and morphology through LC solvent properties.

    • Main Results:

    • Achieved reversible growth of NCSLs by utilizing LC phase transitions.
    • Demonstrated tunability of NCSL growth mode and morphology.
    • Established a controllable, reversible crystallization-dissolution process for NCSLs.

    Conclusions:

    • Liquid crystal "smart solvents" enable reversible NCSL growth.
    • This method provides a new route for manufacturing NCSLs as colloidal crystals.
    • The process serves as a valuable platform for fundamental crystallization studies.