Method for creating optically active polymers using a helical liquid crystal template

A scientist from the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences at the University of Tsukuba developed a method for producing electrically conductive polymers that assume a helical configuration. By using a liquid crystal as a template, he was able to produce optically active polymers that can convert light into a circular polarization. This approach may help lower the cost of smart displays. The results of the study are published in Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals.