Abstract
Self-assembled honeycomb polycarbonate films were deposited on polymer piezoelectric (poled polyvinylidene fluoride) substrates under a fast dip-coating process. Ordered structures with micro-scaled pores dispersed in the polycarbonate matrix were obtained, demonstrating two-dimensional (2D) hexagonal packing. A theoretical model explaining the self-assembling process is proposed. Fabricated structures have a potential as 2D tunable photonic crystals. Photonic band-gap location was estimated. Visible-IR transmittance spectrum of the self-assembled films was studied with a FT-IR spectrometer. Diffraction properties of the honeycomb patterns were investigated. High transparency of the components makes possible IR optics applications of obtained structures.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 299-304 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Polymers for Advanced Technologies |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2005 |
Keywords
- Infrared spectroscopy
- Piezoelectric
- Polycarbonates tunable photonic crystals
- Self-assembly