We report the method of incorporation of preformed gold nanoparticles (AuNP) into the acrylic polymer (AP) matrices and optical, TEM characterization of AuNP/AP bulk and film composite. It was shown that incorporation of dodecanethiolcovered AuNP can be enhanced in the presence of SiO 2 nanoparticles, enabling at the same time a wider range of tailoring of composite properties for optical processing.

SummaryRare-earth-doped optical materials are important for light sources in optoelectronics, as well as for efficient optical amplification elements and other elements of photonics. On the basis of the previously developed method of anhydrous, low-temperature synthesis of Er/Yb oxides from their chlorides we fabricated proper nanoparticles with defined parameters and used them for the development of optically transparent, luminescent polymer nanocomposite with low optical scattering, suitable for direct, light-induced formation of photonic elements. Introduction of preformed gold nanoparticles in such a nanocomposite was also performed and an enhancement of luminescence due to the influence of plasmon effects was detected.