P. Adamski, L. A. Dylik-gromiec, M. Wojciechowski
Apr 1, 1981
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Journal of Crystal Growth
Abstract
Abstract The crystallization process in the two-component system of cholesteryl nonanoate and cholesteryl decanoate was studied. The activation energy for the liquid crystals (smectic mesophases) to crystallize as spherulites was found to have a maximum at 60% of the nonanoate and was interpreted as due to optimal molecular packing in the secondary nuclei.