10.1080/15421400802714098
The study focuses on the synthesis and characterization of Copper(II) and Nickel(II) complexes of a tetradentate Schiff base ligand containing an N,N′-Bis(Salicylidene)Dodecane-1,10-Diamine core. The research investigates the self-assembly and liquid-crystalline properties of these complexes using variable temperature powder X-ray diffraction. The study explores the relationship between the molecular shape and the mesogenic performances, and discusses the potential applications of these molecular materials in the field of magnetic molecule-based devices. The results show that the complexes exhibit thermotropic liquid crystalline behavior, and the influence of the metal center on the mesomorphic properties is also discussed. The study contributes to the development of new functional liquid crystals for use in molecule-based magnetic devices.