Extended conjugated mesogens: synthesis and mesomorphic properties of H-shaped mesogens based on 3,3ʹ,5,5ʹ-tetrasubstituted 2,2ʹ-bithiophene with oligo(1,4-phenyleneethynylene) arms

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