Self-organization in thin polycarbonate films and its optical and electro-optical applications

Polymers were used widely by different investigators for the production of microand nano-sized periodic dielectric structures. It was shown that the phenomenon of self-organization, which takes place in colloidal suspensions, brings into existence strictly ordered patterns, which have a potential as...

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Published in:Journal of materials science 2004-11, Vol.39 (21), p.6639-6641
Main Authors: BORMASHENKO, E, POGREB, R, STANEVSKY, O, BITON, Y, BORMASHENKO, Y
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Exact sciences and technology
Machinery and processing
Materials science
Miscellaneous
Plastics
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Technology of polymers
Thin films
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Summary:Polymers were used widely by different investigators for the production of microand nano-sized periodic dielectric structures. It was shown that the phenomenon of self-organization, which takes place in colloidal suspensions, brings into existence strictly ordered patterns, which have a potential as photonic crystal-like structures. However, the existing methods of fabrication of photonic crystals are complicated and limited by the possibilities of micromold production. We developed a very simple process allowing formation of self-organized structures that demonstrate periodicity on both micrometric and nanometric scales.
ISSN:0022-2461
1573-4803
DOI:10.1023/B:JMSC.0000044911.64725.b6