The investigation on Eu3+ high-doped PMMA planar optical waveguide by using scanning near-field optical microscopy

Sun, Xin; Liang, H.; Ming, Hai; Zhang, Qijin; Yang, Jun; Zhang, Zhiqiang; Ma, H.K.; Zhang, Yongsheng; Zhang, Jiangying; Xie, Jianping; Cao, Lijun; Zhang, Zebo

doi:10.1016/j.optcom.2004.06.027

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“…As a counter part in the blue spectrum, the common fluorophor 9,10-diphenylantracene (9,10-DPA) was selected, which emits light at 430 nm. Both materials are well known for their suitability in fluorescent optical waveguides, [9][10][11] but this is the first time that their deposition in a solvent-free polymer matrix via ink-jet printing has been reported. Other fluorophores could be deposited in a similar manner.…”

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Ink-jet printed fluorescent materials as light sources for planar optical waveguides on polymer foils

Bollgruen

Gleißner

Wolfer³

et al. 2016

Opt. Eng

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Abstract. Polymer-based optical sensor networks on foils (planar optronic systems) are a promising research field, but it can be challenging to supply them with light. We present a solvent-free, ink-jet printable material system with optically active substances to create planar light sources for these networks. The ink is based on a UV-curable monomer, the fluorescent agents are EuðDBMÞ 3 Phen or 9,10-diphenylantracene, which fluoresce at 612 or 430 nm, respectively. We demonstrate the application as light source by printing a small area of fluorescent material on an optical waveguide fabricated by flexographic printing on PMMA foil, resulting in a simple polymer-optical device fabricated entirely by additive deposition techniques. When excited by a 405-nm laser of 10 mW, the emitted light couples into the waveguide and appears at the end of the waveguide. In comparison to conventional light sources, the intensity is weak but could be detected with a photodiode power sensor. In return, the concept has the advantage of being completely independent of any electrical elements or external cable connections.

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Ink-jet printed fluorescent materials as light sources for planar optical waveguides on polymer foils

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Gleißner

Wolfer³

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Opt. Eng

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“…[2] Potential applications of rare earth-doped polymeric materials in optical devices and especially erbium or neodymium in waveguide amplifiers are reported. [3] Various rare-earth species can be incorporated at higher concentrations than those that can be achieved in inorganic glasses. Eu(III) chelates, for instance, possess properties that may confer useful advantages due to the presence of a fluorescence peak at 612 nm, which is close to the 650 nm window of polymer optical communication.…”

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“…Eu(III) chelates, for instance, possess properties that may confer useful advantages due to the presence of a fluorescence peak at 612 nm, which is close to the 650 nm window of polymer optical communication. [3] Some Applications of Thin Films with Immobilized Complexes (Phosphor Films and Temperature Sensors)…”

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“…The films ensure higher contrast and resolution as displays and possess very high thermal conductivity, very good adhesion, and a high degree of uniformity. [1] Highly ordered luminescent nanohybrid films (thickness of about 80 nm) prepared by spin-coating from solutions containing Eu(BA) 3 Á phen (HBA-benzoic acid, phen-1,10-phenathroline) and polystyrene-polycarbosilane copolymer exhibit highly efficient red luminescence with an emission spectrum similar to that of pure Eu(BA) 3 Á phen. The fabrication of Eu(III) chelate-doped polymer optical fiber of special quality has been reported.…”

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“…The fabrication of Eu(III) chelate-doped polymer optical fiber of special quality has been reported. [5] Materials doped with 2.5% Eu(DBM) 3 Á phen (HDBM-dibenzoylmethane) possessing superfluorescence have been produced. [3,6] Using the thermal polymerization technique, a final product with a fluorescence lifetime of 486 ms has been obtained.…”

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The structural complexity of the 3-D surface of poly(methylmethacrylate) films with immobilized europium b-diketonates was studied by atomic force microscopy and fractal analysis. Fractal analysis of surface roughness revealed that the 3-D surface has fractal geometry at the nanometer scale. Poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA) as immobilization matrix is dense and uniform, and a tendency for formation of chain structures was observed. Fractal analysis can quantify key elements of 3-D surface roughness such as the fractal dimensions D f determined by the morphological envelopes method of the Eu(DBM) 3 and Eu(DBM) 3 Á dpp nanostructures, which are not taken into account by traditional surface statistical parameters.

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Fabrication and absorption intensity analyses of Er₂O₃ nanoparticles suspended in polymethyl methacrylate

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Nanoparticles suspended in polymeric host materials are found to have tremendous potential for various photonic and biological applications due to their unique material properties. Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is known to be one of the best vinyl polymers owing to its excellent dimensional quality, weather resistance, easiness of synthesis, resistance to laser damage, and high mechanical strength. In this article, we describe a methodology to fabricate thin discs of nanocrystalline erbium oxide (Er 2 O 3 ) suspended in PMMA (Er 2 O 3 /PMMA). The optical transparency of PMMA was confirmed in the ultraviolet, visible, and the near-infrared regions of the electromagnetic spectrum, making it possible to observe only the Er 2 O 3 spectra over the wavelength investigated. The room-temperature absorption spectrum of Er 2 O 3 / PMMA has been taken in the 400 to 820 nm wavelength region. Analysis of the spectrum reveals a consistent agreement between our experimental data and those reported earlier for Er 3þ in nanocrystalline

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The investigation on Eu3+ high-doped PMMA planar optical waveguide by using scanning near-field optical microscopy

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Ink-jet printed fluorescent materials as light sources for planar optical waveguides on polymer foils

Ink-jet printed fluorescent materials as light sources for planar optical waveguides on polymer foils

Surface Roughness Characterization of Poly(methylmethacrylate) Films with Immobilized Eu(III) β-Diketonates by Fractal Analysis

Fabrication and absorption intensity analyses of Er₂O₃ nanoparticles suspended in polymethyl methacrylate

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The investigation on Eu3+ high-doped PMMA planar optical waveguide by using scanning near-field optical microscopy

Cited by 11 publications

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Ink-jet printed fluorescent materials as light sources for planar optical waveguides on polymer foils

Ink-jet printed fluorescent materials as light sources for planar optical waveguides on polymer foils

Surface Roughness Characterization of Poly(methylmethacrylate) Films with Immobilized Eu(III) β-Diketonates by Fractal Analysis

Fabrication and absorption intensity analyses of Er2O3 nanoparticles suspended in polymethyl methacrylate

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Fabrication and absorption intensity analyses of Er₂O₃ nanoparticles suspended in polymethyl methacrylate