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Nanoparticle Based Multilayers as Multifunctional Optical Coatings

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 January 2011

Silvia Colodrero ,
Mauricio E. Calvo ,
Olalla Sánchez Sobrado  and
Hernán Míguez
Silvia Colodrero
Affiliation:
[email protected], Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Sevilla, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Sevilla, Spain
Mauricio E. Calvo
Affiliation:
[email protected], Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Sevilla, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Sevilla, Spain
Olalla Sánchez Sobrado
Affiliation:
[email protected], Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Sevilla, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Sevilla, Spain
Hernán Míguez
Affiliation:
[email protected], Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Sevilla, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Sevilla, Spain
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Abstract

Herein we introduce nanoparticle based periodic multilayers as base materials to create different types of multifunctional coatings that combine optical, mechanical and diffusion properties. The technological potential of these versatile materials is demonstrated by showing applications in the fields of sensing and photovoltaic materials. Due to the porous nature of such structures, liquids and gases can infiltrate or condensate, respectively within the interstices, causing a variation of the refractive index (R.I.)of the layers. This gives rise to clear but gradual changes of the optical responses, either when liquids or the partial pressure of vapors are infiltrated in the structure. Also, photoconducting Bragg mirrors can be built by precise control of the spatial variation of the R.I. of the layers in a pure TiO2 multilayer. Rationally placed within a Dye Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC), that gives rise to a significant enhancement of the solar to electric power conversion efficiency through the amplification of sunlight absorption. Direct observation of both optical absorption and photocurrent resonances can be seen.

Keywords

optical propertiesdiffusionphotoconductivity
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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 1188: Symposium LL – Architectured Multifunctional Materials , 2009 , 1188-LL07-05
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2009

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