2012
DOI: 10.1002/pi.4206
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PTFE–PMMA core–shell colloidal particles as building blocks for self‐assembled opals: synthesis, properties and optical response

Abstract: A seeded surfactant‐free methyl methacrylate emulsion polymerization is employed to prepare core–shell particles with predetermined size and narrow size distribution. The particle size is determined by the ratio between methyl methacrylate (MMA, shell) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE, core). Monodisperse particles in the 100–350 nm range are obtained. These particles are used to grow colloidal photonic crystals (opals) of very high optical quality, thus indirectly demonstrating the excellent control of micro… Show more

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“…In the past years, several method to enhance the wettability and compatibility of PTFE were developed as high reactive chemicals 2,3 or high energy inputs (UV or plasma). Monodispersed core-shell nanoparticles were obtained using this approach and were used to produce 2D 13 and 3D 14,15 (polymer opal) arrays. 8 PTFE/Polystyrene (PS), 9 PTFE/Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), 10,11 and PTFE/polyacrylates 12 core-shell nanoparticles and nanocomposites were prepared using seeded free emulsion polymerization.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In the past years, several method to enhance the wettability and compatibility of PTFE were developed as high reactive chemicals 2,3 or high energy inputs (UV or plasma). Monodispersed core-shell nanoparticles were obtained using this approach and were used to produce 2D 13 and 3D 14,15 (polymer opal) arrays. 8 PTFE/Polystyrene (PS), 9 PTFE/Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), 10,11 and PTFE/polyacrylates 12 core-shell nanoparticles and nanocomposites were prepared using seeded free emulsion polymerization.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Two dimensional structuration of these particles leads to 2D colloidal crystals which were employed in nanosphere lithography [14] whereas 3D structuration allowed opals to be obtained featuring interesting photonic properties [15].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although these lattices are very simple, their fabrication can be time and energy demanding. As a consequence, all-polymer DBRs are arising increasing attention due to their mechanical flexibility, low cost and rapid fabrication methods such as self-assembly [19][20][21], coextrusion [22] and spin-coating [23,24].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%