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Nanoimprinted High-Refractive Index Active Photonic Nanostructures Based on Quantum Dots for Visible Light.


ABSTRACT: A novel method to realizing printed active photonic devices was developed using nanoimprint lithography (NIL), combining a printable high-refractive index material and colloidal CdSe/CdS quantum dots (QDs) for applications in the visible region. Active media QDs were applied in two different ways: embedded inside a printable high-refractive index matrix to form an active printable hybrid nanocomposite, and used as a uniform coating on top of printed photonic devices. As a proof-of-demonstration for printed active photonic devices, two-dimensional (2-D) photonic crystals as well as 1D and 2D photonic nanocavities were successfully fabricated following a simple reverse-nanoimprint process. We observed enhanced photoluminescence from the 2D photonic crystal and the 1D nanocavities. Outstandingly, the process presented in this study is fully compatible with large-scale manufacturing where the patterning areas are only limited by the size of the corresponding mold. This work shows that the integration of active media and functional materials is a promising approach to the realization of integrated photonics for visible light using high throughput technologies. We believe that this work represents a powerful and cost-effective route for the development of numerous nanophotonic structures and devices that will lead to the emergence of new applications.

SUBMITTER: Pina-Hernandez C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5732276 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Nanoimprinted High-Refractive Index Active Photonic Nanostructures Based on Quantum Dots for Visible Light.

Pina-Hernandez Carlos C   Koshelev Alexander A   Dhuey Scott S   Sassolini Simone S   Sainato Michela M   Cabrini Stefano S   Munechika Keiko K  

Scientific reports 20171215 1


A novel method to realizing printed active photonic devices was developed using nanoimprint lithography (NIL), combining a printable high-refractive index material and colloidal CdSe/CdS quantum dots (QDs) for applications in the visible region. Active media QDs were applied in two different ways: embedded inside a printable high-refractive index matrix to form an active printable hybrid nanocomposite, and used as a uniform coating on top of printed photonic devices. As a proof-of-demonstration  ...[more]

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