Formation of diffraction gratings in optically patternable hydrogel films

Abstract: Local light‐induced material response forms the basis for volume holographic patterning of light‐responsive materials. This enables applications as multifunctional biomedical materials capable of integrating optical functions, such as for advanced intraocular lens (IOL) implants. Therefore, hydrogel films based on 8‐arm PEG and azobenzene‐functionalized acrylates are prepared. A local change in optical properties is induced by UV exposure: a decrease in refractive index is detected by ellipsometric examination. One‐dimensional diffractive surface gratings, generated using a photomask, show optical functionality and are visualized in the atomic force microscope. The results show that a local change in optical properties can be induced in functionalized hydrogel films by photochemical crosslinking, making them suitable for volume holographic patterning.

Location
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
Extent
Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch

Bibliographic citation
Formation of diffraction gratings in optically patternable hydrogel films ; day:28 ; month:09 ; year:2022 ; extent:5
Nano select ; (28.09.2022) (gesamt 5)

Creator
Sabel‐Grau, Tina
Zhang, Zhenfang
Rahman, Rahima
Lensen, Marga C.

DOI
10.1002/nano.202200154
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2022092915012586373107
Rights
Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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  • Sabel‐Grau, Tina
  • Zhang, Zhenfang
  • Rahman, Rahima
  • Lensen, Marga C.

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