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cond-mat.soft2023
Topological defects at smectic interfaces as a potential tool for the biosensing of living microorganisms
Vajra S. Badha, Tagbo H. R. Niepa, Mohamed Amine Gharbi
Characterizing the anchoring properties of smectic liquid crystals (LCs) in contact with bacterial solutions is crucial for developing biosensing platforms. In this study, we inves…
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Templated self-assembly of gold nanoparticles in smectic liquid crystals confined at 3D printed curved surfaces
Mackenzie O'Keefe, Jane Bernadette Denise M. Garcia, Abeco J. Rwakabuba +3
The fabrication of assembled structures of topological defects in liquid crystals (LCs) has attracted much attention during the last decade, stemming from the potential application…