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Metallodielectric Photonic Structures Based on Polyelectrolyte Multilayers
Author(s) -
Wang T.C.,
Cohen R.E.,
Rubner M.F.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/1521-4095(20021104)14:21<1534::aid-adma1534>3.0.co;2-7
Subject(s) - polyelectrolyte , materials science , nanoparticle , photonics , photonic crystal , layer by layer , nanotechnology , layer (electronics) , refractive index , self assembly , polymer , optoelectronics , composite material
The processing of photonic structures using layer‐by‐layer assembly of polyelectrolytes and in‐situ inorganic nanoparticle synthesis is reported. This approach facilitates the precise tuning of layer thicknesses and therefore optical response, and conformal large area coverage. Refractive index contrast of the polyelectrolyte multilayers (see Figure) is enhanced and manipulated by controlling silver nanoparticle concentration and distribution.