Network PLCs

They are expected to possess unique properties due to the lability of the non-covalent bonds, and, from a synthetic viewpoint, many of the usual molecular parameters that control the PLC characteristics can be more easily accessible. The latter include the length and type of spacer and tail, the type of mesogen, the type of polymer backbone, and the molar mass and polydispersity of the polymer. Additional molecular parameters are introduced in conjunction with the choice of functional groups. Furthermore, a number of useful functional polymers are available either commercially or through straightforward synthetic methods. It is also a simple matter to obtain a variety of supramolecular copolymer PLCs and network PLCs, as well as, in principle, a variety of other architectures. A number of examples of these aspects have been given in this review. 

This chapter deals exclusively with thermotropics (pure polymer systems). This review deals with longitudinal one-comb and network PLCs and blends of longitudinal PLCs and conventional flexible chain polymers (Figure 10.2). An excellent introduction to the subject including a presentation of definitions and classifications is given by Brostow [10]. It is important to emphasize that a given PLC at a given... 

The equiHbrium approach should not be used for species that are highly sensitive to variations in residence time, oxidant concentration, or temperature, or for species which clearly do not reach equiHbrium. There are at least three classes of compounds that cannot be estimated weU by assuming equiHbrium CO, products of incomplete combustion (PlCs), and NO. Under most incineration conditions, chemical equiHbrium results in virtually no CO or PlCs, as required by regulations. Thus success depends on achieving a nearly complete approach to equiHbrium. Calculations depend on detailed knowledge of the reaction network, its kinetics, the mixing patterns, and the temperature, oxidant, and velocity profiles. 

Communication plays an increasingly important role. Several technical possibilities of common protocols for such communication networks are under investigation, and some common standards are being developed, such as the EIB, the European Installation Bus system. Also communication access via power lines (PLC Powerline Communication, at frequencies in the 10 to 150 kHz band) may be introduced, where house automation services and energy-related services (like remote access to the current counters) may be linked. 

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In addition, more recently, an interesting approach to fast response of photorespon-sive LCs has been reported. Crosslinked PLC networks containing azobenzene molecules were prepared by polymerization of ternary mixtures of monofunctional and difunctional LC monomers together with a LMW azobenzene LC, as shown in Figure... 

The complexity of the network that appears to be involved in the cross-talk between various receptors of the PLC pathway suggests the existence of multiple mechanisms to accomplish this complicated regulatory task. It is conceivable that interaction of GRKs with specific G protein Py subunits allows for differential desensitization of different receptors [16]. However, in addition to the well characterized GRK mechanism the lateral segregation model provides an appealing mechanism to explain some of the observed phenomena [5]. 

Fig. 10.1 The network of LPA and SIP signaling through Gprotein-coupled receptors. Each LPA and SI Preceptor couples to their specific class of Gproteins. Ligand binding activates or inhibits downstream second messenger molecules, and the most prominent cellular effects are illustrated. Rock, Rho-associated kinase SRF, serum response factor IPS, inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate PLC, phospholipase C DAG, diacylglycerol PKC, protein kinase C MAPK, mitogen-activated protein kinase PI3K, phosphoinositol 3-kinase DAG, diacylglycerol...

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