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View article: Bio‐Inspired Magnetically Tunable Structural Colors from Elliptical Self‐Assembled Block Copolymer Microparticles
Bio‐Inspired Magnetically Tunable Structural Colors from Elliptical Self‐Assembled Block Copolymer Microparticles Open
Cephalopods achieve their vivid, dynamic structural coloration through reconfigurable lamellar reflectors, acting as a powerful inspiration for adaptive optical materials. However, synthetic systems that replicate this functionality typica…
View article: Polymer planar microcavities with CdSe‐ZnS core‐shell quantum dots for label‐free vapor sensing
Polymer planar microcavities with CdSe‐ZnS core‐shell quantum dots for label‐free vapor sensing Open
Volatile organic compounds are a class of widespread air pollutants that are increasingly impacting anthropized environments. Due to the potential toxic effects associated with many of these compounds, the development of inexpensive and ef…
View article: Co-assembly of Block Copolymers and Cobalt Ferrite Nanoparticles for Magnetic Material Design
Co-assembly of Block Copolymers and Cobalt Ferrite Nanoparticles for Magnetic Material Design Open
Hybrid materials that integrate photonic and magnetic functionalities are a major focus of next-generation nanotechnology, but their scalable production remains a significant challenge. Here, we present a facile strategy to produce hybrid …
View article: Tunable Photonic Paints via Block Copolymer Self-Assembly and Refractive Index Engineering
Tunable Photonic Paints via Block Copolymer Self-Assembly and Refractive Index Engineering Open
Structurally colored paints based on photonic microparticles offer an intriguing alternative to conventional pigment-based colorants but face persistent challenges related to limited color vibrancy and excessive light scattering. In this w…
View article: Dip-Coating Fabrication of All-Polymer Multilayer Photonic Crystals through 3D Printer Conversion
Dip-Coating Fabrication of All-Polymer Multilayer Photonic Crystals through 3D Printer Conversion Open
Dip-coating plays a crucial role in the production of polymer thin films and coatings on both laboratory and industrial scales. The simplicity of the process, combined with its adaptability and precision, makes it an invaluable technique f…
View article: One-pot synthesis of photonic microparticles doped with light-emitting quantum dots
One-pot synthesis of photonic microparticles doped with light-emitting quantum dots Open
One-pot synthesis of hybrid photonic microparticles embedded with quantum dots showing vivid structural colours and stable photoluminescence for advanced nanotechnologies.
View article: Fluorimetric Detection of Vapor Pollutants with Diketopyrrolopyrrole Polymer Microcavities
Fluorimetric Detection of Vapor Pollutants with Diketopyrrolopyrrole Polymer Microcavities Open
The increasing prevalence and detrimental effects of volatile organic compounds are driving the need for selective on-site sensors that do not require complex sampling or instrumentation. Broadband selective sensors exhibiting selectivity …
View article: Crafting Nanostructured Hybrid Block Copolymer–Gold Nanoparticles by Confined Self-Assembly in Evaporative Droplets
Crafting Nanostructured Hybrid Block Copolymer–Gold Nanoparticles by Confined Self-Assembly in Evaporative Droplets Open
Hybrid organic-inorganic nanostructures offer significant potential for developing advanced functional materials with numerous technological applications. However, the fabrication process is often tedious and time-consuming. This study pre…
View article: From Landfill to Photonics: The Upcycling of Plastic Waste
From Landfill to Photonics: The Upcycling of Plastic Waste Open
The unrestrained use and improper disposal of plastics make their recycling and reuse an issue of paramount importance. This work aims to give a second life to polymeric materials in the field of photonics and shows that recycled polymers,…
View article: All-plastics distributed Bragg reflectors for sensing and thermal shielding applications
All-plastics distributed Bragg reflectors for sensing and thermal shielding applications Open
Year by year, the importance of plastic nanostructures in photonics is increasing. Indeed, polymers represent an interesting alternative to more traditional metal oxides, being easily processable and allowing for light, free-standing and f…
View article: On-chip organic optoelectronic system for fluorescence detection
On-chip organic optoelectronic system for fluorescence detection Open
A single and miniaturized fluorescence sensor is obtained by the vertical integration of organic optoelectronic devices and organic photonic components.
View article: Polymer photonic aegises as near-infrared reflectors
Polymer photonic aegises as near-infrared reflectors Open
Year by year, thermal shielding has seen an increase in importance for reduction of energetic consumption in vehicles and buildings as a passive method of cooling opposed to traditional antiecologic air conditioning. In this work, we repor…
View article: Engineering all-polymer planar photonic crystals as aegises against sunlight overheating
Engineering all-polymer planar photonic crystals as aegises against sunlight overheating Open
Reducing heating by sunlight is of paramount interest for sustainability and energy efficiency. Solar heating harmful CO2 emissions related to the cooling of buildings and vehicles cooling and causes a reduction in greenhouse crop yields d…
View article: Controlled Molecular Diffusion in Fluorescent Polymer Films for Label‐Free Detection of Volatile Organic Compounds
Controlled Molecular Diffusion in Fluorescent Polymer Films for Label‐Free Detection of Volatile Organic Compounds Open
Aggregation‐induced emission has eliminated the problem of fluorescence quenching in the solid state, making molecules with this property excellent candidates for vapor sensing due to their portability and ease of interpretation. Here, fil…
View article: High Quality Factor in Solution-Processed Inorganic Microcavities Embedding CsPbBr<sub>3</sub> Perovskite Nanocrystals
High Quality Factor in Solution-Processed Inorganic Microcavities Embedding CsPbBr<sub>3</sub> Perovskite Nanocrystals Open
Optical microcavities grant manipulation over light-matter interactions and light propagation, enabling the fabrication of foundational optical and optoelectronic components. However, the materials used for high-performing systems, mostly …
View article: Colorimetric Polymer Sensors for Smart Packaging
Colorimetric Polymer Sensors for Smart Packaging Open
Nowadays, consumers can estimate the condition of packaged foods only by checking the expiration date on the label. However, this approach is inefficient when it comes to assessing the actual edibility of fresh products, since the events t…
View article: The Electrical Response of Real Dielectrics: Using the Voltage Ramp Method as a Straightforward Diagnostic Tool for Polymeric Composites
The Electrical Response of Real Dielectrics: Using the Voltage Ramp Method as a Straightforward Diagnostic Tool for Polymeric Composites Open
An experimental method exploiting the capacitive response of most materials is here revised. The procedure called the “Voltage Ramp Method” (VRM) is based on applying proper voltage ramp cycles over time and measuring electrical current in…
View article: All-Polymer Microcavities for the Fluorescence Radiative Rate Modification of a Diketopyrrolopyrrole Derivative
All-Polymer Microcavities for the Fluorescence Radiative Rate Modification of a Diketopyrrolopyrrole Derivative Open
Controlling the radiative rate of emitters with macromolecular photonic structures promises flexible devices with enhanced performances that are easy to scale up. For instance, radiative rate enhancement empowers low-threshold lasers, whil…
View article: Mild Sol–Gel Conditions and High Dielectric Contrast: A Facile Processing toward Large-Scale Hybrid Photonic Crystals for Sensing and Photocatalysis
Mild Sol–Gel Conditions and High Dielectric Contrast: A Facile Processing toward Large-Scale Hybrid Photonic Crystals for Sensing and Photocatalysis Open
Solution processing of highly performing photonic crystals has been a towering ambition for making them technologically relevant in applications requiring mass and large-area production. It would indeed represent a paradigm changer for the…
View article: Multilayer Polymer Photonic Aegises Against Near-Infrared Solar Irradiation Heating
Multilayer Polymer Photonic Aegises Against Near-Infrared Solar Irradiation Heating Open
Preventing solar heating is nowadays of paramount interest in energy savings and health preservation. For instance, in building thermalization solar heating consumes an excess of energy leading to harmful CO2 emissions, while in food and b…
View article: Control of near-infrared dye fluorescence lifetime in all-polymer microcavities
Control of near-infrared dye fluorescence lifetime in all-polymer microcavities Open
The authors demonstrate photoluminescence lifetime and intensity control in a near-infrared dye embedded in all-polymer microcavity.
View article: 2,5-Diisopropenylthiophene by Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling reaction and its exploitation in inverse vulcanization: a case study
2,5-Diisopropenylthiophene by Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling reaction and its exploitation in inverse vulcanization: a case study Open
A novel thiophene derivative, namely 2,5-diisopropenylthiophene (DIT) was synthetized by Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling reaction (SMCCR) and employed in the inverse vulcanization (IV) process achieving high-refractive-index sulfur-rich poly…
View article: (INVITED)Planar microcavities: Materials and processing for light control
(INVITED)Planar microcavities: Materials and processing for light control Open
Microcavities are a class of optical structures providing a versatile approach to engineering light matter interactions. In light of recent developments in materials processing technologies, in particular for organic and hybrid ones, and o…
View article: Photonic Vapor Sensors: Universal Design Rules for Flory–Huggins Polymer Photonic Vapor Sensors (Adv. Funct. Mater. 9/2021)
Photonic Vapor Sensors: Universal Design Rules for Flory–Huggins Polymer Photonic Vapor Sensors (Adv. Funct. Mater. 9/2021) Open
In article number 2009626, Paola Lova, Davide Comoretto, Heba Megahd propose general guidelines for designing multi-layered colorimetric vapor sensors using commodity polymers. The response time of the nano-structured sensors is based on a…
View article: Strategies for Dielectric Contrast Enhancement in 1D Planar Polymeric Photonic Crystals
Strategies for Dielectric Contrast Enhancement in 1D Planar Polymeric Photonic Crystals Open
Historically, photonic crystals have been made of inorganic high refractive index materials coupled to air voids to maximize the dielectric contrast and in turn the light confinement. However, these systems are complex, costly, and time-de…
View article: Sodium Alginate Cross-Linkable Planar 1D Photonic Crystals as a Promising Tool for Pb2+ Detection in Water
Sodium Alginate Cross-Linkable Planar 1D Photonic Crystals as a Promising Tool for Pb2+ Detection in Water Open
Due to its high toxicity, Pb2+ pollution is a serious threat for human health and environments. However, in situ real-time detection of Pb2+ pollution is difficult and laboratory instruments are usually required. Then, the possibility to m…
View article: Polymeric Planar Microcavities Doped with a Europium Complex
Polymeric Planar Microcavities Doped with a Europium Complex Open
Organo-metallic europium complex tetrakis (dibenzoyl methide) triethylammonium (EuD4TEA) shows a sharp emission spectrum, which makes it interesting for photonic applications. In this work, we embedded it into all-polymeric planar microcav…
View article: High Refractive Index Inverse Vulcanized Polymers for Organic Photonic Crystals
High Refractive Index Inverse Vulcanized Polymers for Organic Photonic Crystals Open
Photonic technologies are nowadays dominated by highly performing inorganic structures that are commonly fabricated via lithography or epitaxial growths. Unfortunately, the fabrication of these systems is costly, time consuming, and does n…