Preparation of Cholesteryl Ester Liquid Crystals

Full procedure can be found at: https://education.mrsec.wisc.edu/prep... One of the principal advantages of liquid crystals is their ability to map out thermal regions of different temperature. These cholesteric-nematic liquid crystals reversibly change color as the temperature changes. As long as the mixture is stored in a sealed container it can be prepared months in advance, although the sample may need to be remelted to mix. UW MRSEC ON SOCIAL Follow UW MRSEC on Twitter:   / uwmrsec   Like UW MRSEC on Facebook:   / uwmrsec   The NSF-sponsored Wisconsin Materials Research Science and Engineering Center brings together teams of interdisciplinary researchers to address grand challenges in materials science. https://mrsec.wisc.edu/ The Wisconsin MRSEC has free, engaging educational activities for a variety of audiences. https://education.mrsec.wisc.edu/