Photonic Crystal Based Sensor for Organic Solvents and for Solvent-Water Mixtures
Monodisperse polystyrene nanoparticles with a diameter of 173 nm were incorporated into a polydimethylsiloxane matrix where they display an iridescent color that can be attributed to the photonic crystal effect. The film is of violet color if placed in plain water, but turns to red in the presence o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2012-12-01
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| Series: | Sensors |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/12/12/16954 |