A flexible pressure responsive device based on the interaction between silver nanoparticles and an aluminum reflector. (4th December 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rankin, Alasdair; McGarry, Steven
• Is Part Of: Nanotechnology. Volume 29:Number 1(2018)
• Publication Date: 2017-12-04
• Subjects: plasmonics -- sensor -- flexible materials -- effective medium; Nanotechnology -- Periodicals; Nanotechnology -- Periodicals; Nanotechnology; Publications périodiques; Nanotechnologies; Periodicals; 620.5
• DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/aa97bd
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0957-4484

Abstract

Abstract: The unique and tunable optical properties of metal nanoparticles have attracted intense and sustained academic attention in recent years. In tandem with the demand for low-cost responsive materials, one particular topic of interest is the development of mechanically responsive device structures. This work describes the design, fabrication, and testing of a mechanically responsive plasmonic device structure that has been integrated onto a standard commercial plastic substrate. With a low actuation force and a visually perceivable color shift, this device would be attractive for applications requiring responsive features that can be activated by the human hand.