Plasmon mediated embedding of nanoparticles in a polymer matrix; nanocomposites patterning, writing and defect healing

TY - JOUR

T1 - Plasmon mediated embedding of nanoparticles in a polymer matrix; nanocomposites patterning, writing and defect healing

AU - Zillohu, Ahnaf Usman

AU - Abdelaziz, Ramzy

AU - Hedayati, Medhi Keshavarz

AU - Emmler, Thomas

AU - Homaeigohar, Shahin

AU - Elbahri, Mady

PY - 2012/7/13

Y1 - 2012/7/13

N2 - Plasmonics, as an emerging field, aims to exploit the unique optical properties of metallic nanostructures to enable routing and active manipulation of light on the nanoscale. Plasmonic heating is a phenomenon, which is recently recognized for its potential in photothermal therapy. Here we show the first proof-of-concept experiment based on plasmonic heating for selective and precise embedding of nanoparticles in a polymeric matrix. We demonstrate a unique way for in situ fabrication of nanocomposites in different forms including patterning, writing, and defect healing in a controlled manner along with crystallinity control through light irradiation.

AB - Plasmonics, as an emerging field, aims to exploit the unique optical properties of metallic nanostructures to enable routing and active manipulation of light on the nanoscale. Plasmonic heating is a phenomenon, which is recently recognized for its potential in photothermal therapy. Here we show the first proof-of-concept experiment based on plasmonic heating for selective and precise embedding of nanoparticles in a polymeric matrix. We demonstrate a unique way for in situ fabrication of nanocomposites in different forms including patterning, writing, and defect healing in a controlled manner along with crystallinity control through light irradiation.

U2 - 10.1021/jp3016358

DO - 10.1021/jp3016358

M3 - Article

SN - 1932-7447

VL - 116

SP - 17204−17209

JO - Journal of Physical Chemistry C

JF - Journal of Physical Chemistry C

ER -