Abstract:
Polymer-inorganic particle blends are incorporated into structures generally involving interfaces with additional materials that can be used advantageously for forming desirable devices. In some embodiments, the structures are optical structures, and the interfaces are optical interfaces. The different materials at the interface can have differences in index-of-refraction to yield desired optical properties at the interface. In some embodiments, structures are formed with periodic variations in index-of-refraction. In particular, photonic crystals can be formed. Suitable methods can be used to form the desired structures.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a composite composition including a polymer with side groups chemically bonded to inorganic particles. SOLUTION: The composite 100 of inorganic particle 102/polymer molecule 104 is explained to participate a chemical bond between composite elements. In some embodiments, a composite composition includes a polymer with a side group chemically bonded to the inorganic particles. Further more, the composite composition can include chemically bonded inorganic particles and an ordered polymer. Various electric, optical and electro-optical devices can be formed from the composition. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
Inorganic particle/polymer composites are described that involve chemical bonding between the elements of the composite. In some embodiments, the composite composition includes a polymer having side groups chemically bonded to inorganic particles. Furthermore, the composite composition can include chemically bonded inorganic particles and ordered polymers. Various electrical, optical and electro-optical devices can be formed from the composites.
Abstract:
Polymer-inorganic particle blends are incorporated into structures generally involving interfaces with additional materials that can be used advantageously for forming desirable devices. In some embodiments, the structures are optical structures, and the interfaces are optical interfaces. The different materials at the interface can have differences in index-of-refraction to yield desired optical properties at the interface. In some embodiments, structures are formed with periodic variations in index-of-refraction. In particular, photonic crystals can be formed. Suitable methods can be used to form the desired structures.