Abstract
Nanocomposite compositions and methods of synthesis of the compositions are described. In particular, liquid crystal-functionalized nanoparticles, liquid crystal-templated nanoparticles, nanocomposite compositions including the nanoparticles, and composite compositions including the nanocomposites are detailed.
Patent Number
7,556,743
Date Of Issue
Inventors
Benjamin R. Furman; Stephen T. Wellinghoff; Paul M. Thompson; Ralph Rawls