Abstract
The isotropic-nematic (I-N) phase transition in dispersions of sterically stabilized rod-like boehmite (A1OOH) colloids is studied. We have examined the influence of the steric stabilizer, the dispersion medium and the presence of non-adsorbing polymer on the phase transition process. Dispersions in cyclohexane show an I-N phase separation that proceeds by
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