Abstract
We present a new type of stretchable dichroic film in which Au and Ag alloy nanoparticles (NPs) are dispersed in polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). The alloy NPs are synthesized with different atomic compositions and sizes to modulate their plasmonic resonance frequencies and absorption and scattering cross sections. The PDMS dichroic film in which 100 nm alloy NPs with a Au/Ag ratio of 7:3 are dispersed shows exotic optical properties under tensile strain. When 40% tensile strain is applied, the film exhibits a strain-sensitive transmission and strain-insensitive reflection behavior in which the transmittance is increased up to 2.6 times, whereas the reflectance remains unchanged. Moreover, we demonstrate a stretchable anticounterfeiting film and a flexible dichroic sculpture fabricated with the PDMS composite. This work demonstrates a new type of plasmonic application that has great potential in various applications, such as special-purpose optical films, security patterns, and smart windows.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 23734-23742 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 20 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2022 May 25 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF) grant funded by the Korea government (MSIT) (2021R1A2C1010039 and 2021R1A2B5B03001811). The authors acknowledge the service from the member of Multiscale Nature-inspired Mechanics Laboratory (MNML) and the measurement support of KBSI in Seoul.
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Keywords
- Lycurgus Cup
- alloy nanoparticle
- dichroic color
- stretchable optical film
- stretchable plasmonics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science