Disruptor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003319",
  "term": "Disruptor",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical species that interferes with the ordered arrangement of mesogenic units in a liquid crystalline polymer, thereby reducing its liquid crystalline properties. These molecules can be incorporated into the polymer backbone or side chains. They are used to tailor the thermal and rheological behavior of liquid crystal polymers.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "main-chain polymer liquid crystal"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2002, 74, 493. 'Definitions of basic terms relating to polymer liquid crystals (IUPAC Recommendations 2001)' on page 504 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200274030493)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/disruptor/"
}