Abstract
The Field-Gradient Effect extends the photofluidization of azobenzene materials to 3D, multi-level micro/nanotexturing with a newly conceptualized design strategy based on "field-gradient photofluidization". In particular, we successfully characterized the vertical gradient optical absorption within the azobenzene material and the resulting field-gradient photofluidization both theoretically and experimentally. Furthermore, we could create the heterogeneously integrated micro/nanotextures at any desired surface heights, capability that is potentially beneficial for plasmonic applications.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5490-5497 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Advanced Materials |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 38 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 Oct 11 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- azobenzene
- holography
- micro/nanotexturing
- photofluidization
- plasmonics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering