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Li R, Liang Y, Wei H, Zhang H, Kurilkina S, Peng W. Dynamic Spectral Modulation Enabled by Conductive Polymer-Integrated Plasmonic Nanodisk-Hole Arrays. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 38047552 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c10853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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The electrically driven optical performance modulation of the plasmonic nanostructure by conductive polymers provides a prospective technology for miniaturized and integrated active optoelectronic devices. These features of wafer-scale and flexible preparation, a wide spectrum adjustment range, and excellent electric cycling stability are critical to the practical applications of dynamic plasmonic components. Herein, we have demonstrated a large-scale and flexible active plasmonic nanostructure constructed by electrochemically synthesizing nanometric-thickness conductive polymer onto spatially mismatched Au nanodisk-hole (AuND-H) array on the poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) substrate, offering low-power electrically driven switching of reflective light in a wide wavelength range of 550-850 nm. The composite structure of the polymer/AuND-H array supports multiple plasmonic resonance modes with strong near-field enhancement and confinement, which provides an excellent dynamic spectral modulation platform. As a result, the PPy/AuND-H array achieves 18.4% reversible switching of spectral intensity at 780 nm and speedy response time, as well as maintains a stable dynamic modulation range at two-potential cycling between -0.6 and 0.1 V after 200 modulation cycles. Compared to the case of the PPy/AuND-H array, the PANI/AuND-H array obtains a more extensive intensity modulation of 25.1% at 750 nm, which is attributed to the significant differences in the extinction coefficient between the oxidized and reduced states of PANI, but its modulation range degrades apparently after 20 cycles driven at applied voltages between -0.1 and 0.8 V. Additionally, the cycling stability could be further improved by reducing the modulation voltage range. Our proposed electromodulated composite structure provides a promising technological proposal for dynamically plasmonic reconfigurable devices.
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- Rui Li
- School of Physics, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- School of Physics, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
- DUT-BSU Joint Institute, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- School of Physics, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- Belarusian State University, Minsk 220030, Belarus
- B. I. Stepanov Institute of Physics, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Minsk 220072, Belarus
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- School of Physics, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
- DUT-BSU Joint Institute, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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Li B, Cai G, Li X, Sha W, Shen X, Wang T, Zhao H, Wang Y, Cui J. Pruney Finger-Inspired Switchable Surface with Water-Actuated Dynamic Textures. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:11333-11341. [PMID: 36795999 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c22378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Switchable surfaces play an important role in the development of functional materials. However, the construction of dynamic surface textures remains challenging due to the complicated structural design and surface patterning. Herein, a pruney finger-inspired switchable surface (PFISS) is developed by constructing water-sensitive surface textures on a polydimethylsiloxane substrate by taking advantage of the hygroscopicity of the inorganic salt filler and the 3D printing technology. Like human fingertips, the PFISS shows high water sensitivity with obvious surface variation in wet and dry states, which is actuated by water absorption-desorption of the hydrotropic inorganic salt filler. Besides, when the fluorescent dye is optionally added into the matrix of the surface texture, water-responsive fluorescent emitting is observed, providing a feasible surface-tracing strategy. The PFISS shows effective regulation of the surface friction and performs a good antislip effect. The reported synthetic strategy for the PFISS offers a facile way for building a wide range of switchable surfaces.
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- Boya Li
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Pukou District, Nanjing 211816, P.R. China
- Advanced Manufacturing and Programmable Matter Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, South Korea
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Pukou District, Nanjing 211816, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Pukou District, Nanjing 211816, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Pukou District, Nanjing 211816, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Pukou District, Nanjing 211816, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Pukou District, Nanjing 211816, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Pukou District, Nanjing 211816, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Pukou District, Nanjing 211816, P.R. China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan 610054, P.R. China
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Luo C, Liu L, Huang Y, Lou X, Xia F, Song Y. Recent Advances in Printable Flexible Optical Devices: From Printing Technology and Optimization Strategies to Perspectives. J Phys Chem Lett 2022; 13:12061-12075. [PMID: 36542750 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c03153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Recently, flexible optical devices have triggered booming developments in various research fields, including display equipment, sensors, energy conversion, and so on, due to their high compatibility, portability, and wearability. With the advantages of strong design ability, high precision, and high integration, printing technologies have been recognized as promising methods to realize flexible optical devices. In this Perspective, recent progress on printing strategies for fabricating flexible optical devices are introduced systematically. First, through adjusting the composition of inks, selecting flexible substrates, and controlling external stimulation, fabrication of flexible optical devices based on inkjet printing is illustrated. Then, flexible optical devices fabricated by template-induced printing, 3D printing, slot-die printing, and screen printing are summarized. Finally, prospects and future development directions based on printing technology for flexible optical devices are proposed.
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- Cihui Luo
- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Material Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Material Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Material Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan430074, P. R. China
- Zhejiang Institute, China University of Geosciences, Hangzhou, 311305, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Material Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Material Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan430074, P. R. China
- Zhejiang Institute, China University of Geosciences, Hangzhou, 311305, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Printing, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, China
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Micropatterned Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) Thin Films with Improved Color-Switching Rates and Coloration Efficiency. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14142951. [PMID: 35890727 PMCID: PMC9320408 DOI: 10.3390/polym14142951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Electrochromic materials carry out redox reactions and change their colors upon external bias. These materials are the primary component in constructing smart windows for energy saving in buildings or vehicles. Enhancing the electrochromic performances of the materials is crucial for their practical applications. Micropatterned poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (mPEDOT) thin films are electrodeposited on indium tin oxide conducting glass in this study. Their electrochromic properties, including transmittance modulation ability, color-switching rates, and coloration efficiency, are investigated and compared with nonpatterned PEDOT thin films. The mPEDOT thin films exhibited faster coloring and bleaching speeds and higher coloration efficiency than the PEDOT thin films while keeping similar transmittance modulation ability. The results suggest that micropatterning an electrochromic material thin film might enhance its electrochromic performances. This research demonstrates the possibility of promoting the color-switching rate of a PEDOT thin film by micropatterning it.
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