Optical storage and surface-relief gratings in azobenzene-containing nanostructured films

This paper brings an overview of photoisomerization-derived properties in azobenzene-containing nanostructured films produced with the Langmuir–Blodgett (LB) and layer-by-layer (LbL) methods. Emphasis was placed on the optical storage and formation of surface-relief gratings (SRGs), where the distin...

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Published in:Advances in colloid and interface science 2005-11, Vol.116 (1), p.179-192
Main Authors: Oliveira, Osvaldo N., dos Santos, David S., Balogh, Débora T., Zucolotto, Valtencir, Mendonça, Cleber R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Azo Compounds - chemical synthesis
Azo Compounds - chemistry
Azo Compounds - radiation effects
Azobenzene
Chemistry
Exact sciences and technology
General and physical chemistry
Langmuir blodgett films
Langmuir–Blodgett
Layer-by-layer
Membranes, Artificial
Molecular Structure
Nanostructures - chemistry
Optical storage
Optical Storage Devices
Photochemistry
Photoisomerization
Physical chemistry of induced reactions (with radiations, particles and ultrasonics)
Surface physical chemistry
Surface Properties
Surface-relief gratings
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Summary:This paper brings an overview of photoisomerization-derived properties in azobenzene-containing nanostructured films produced with the Langmuir–Blodgett (LB) and layer-by-layer (LbL) methods. Emphasis was placed on the optical storage and formation of surface-relief gratings (SRGs), where the distinctive properties of the nanostructured films were highlighted. For optical storage, in particular, a discussion was made of the higher birefringence induced in LB films from azopolymers due to their organized nature, and of the strong effects from ionic interactions on the photoisomerization of azochromophores in LbL films. The molecular-level control of film properties in the LbL films is described as being responsible for the varied behavior observed in the photoinscription of SRGs, which may involve considerable level of photodegradation depending on the film fabrication conditions and materials used.
ISSN:0001-8686
1873-3727
DOI:10.1016/j.cis.2005.05.008