Aligned Layers of Silver Nano-Fibers

Materials

关键词: metal nano-fibers;    lyotropic liquid crystals;    aligned layers;    dichroic polarizers;    dichroic ratio;    degree of polarization;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ma5020239

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

We describe a new dichroic polarizers made by ordering silver nano-fibers to aligned layers. The aligned layers consist of nano-fibers and self-assembled molecular aggregates of lyotropic liquid crystals. Unidirectional alignment of the layers is achieved by means of mechanical shearing. Aligned layers of silver nano-fibers are partially transparent to a linearly polarized electromagnetic radiation. The unidirectional alignment and density of the silver nano-fibers determine degree of polarization of transmitted light. The aligned layers of silver nano-fibers might be used in optics, microwave applications, and organic electronics.

【 授权许可】

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