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. 2023 Jan 3;8(2):2315–2327. doi: 10.1021/acsomega.2c06718

Figure 12.

Figure 12

Estimated model of enabled switching due to GNS dispersion is depicted schematically. (a) Anisometric interactions with the LC host deform the ligand shell into a tactoidal shape. (b) When an electric field is applied, the LC molecules rotate, but the nanosphere remains unrotated. Formerly folded ligands unfold, while previously unfolded ligands fold.