Considers the cubic, mesh, ribbon, and sponge equilibrium phases of bicontinuous structures. This work interrelates the analytical methods for the characterization of the behavior and stability of liquid crystalline phases based on structure, geometry, composition-dependent changes, temperature, dispersion and other factors.

Upon discovery, bicontinuous structures were viewed as an enigma in physical chemistry. As analytical techniques progressed, rich and numerous properties emerged that had beneficial applications in medicine, consumer products, materials science, and biotechnology. Bicontinuous Liquid Crystals presents a comprehensive overview of these structures with a practical approach to applying them in manufacturing and laboratory processes. This book considers the cubic, mesh, ribbon, and sponge equilibrium phases of bicontinuous structures. The authors begin with a historical perspective and a theoretical platform for study, followed by a detailed discussion of properties and phase applications.