Bio-inspired approaches and biologically derived materials for coatings
2003; Elsevier BV; Volume: 47; Issue: 3-4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/s0300-9440(03)00141-3
ISSN1873-331X
AutoresRajesh R. Naik, Lawrence L. Brott, Francisco Rodrı́guez, Gunjan Agarwal, Sean M. Kirkpatrick, Morley O. Stone,
Tópico(s)Nonlinear Optical Materials Studies
ResumoThe synthesis of composite materials that exhibit inhomogeneities on the sub-micron or nanometer scale using chemical and physical deposition processes is a challenge. The use of a biomimetic approach may compliment existing methods in creating materials that exhibit properties that would not be otherwise achieved. We describe herein our efforts to fabricate functional optical devices that incorporate biomolecules. By incorporating biomolecules into monomer systems that can be cured using a two-photon polymerization mechanism, greater spatial resolution and increased biological viability can be achieved. In addition, the polymer can be patterned using ultrafast nonlinear holography to create a functional optical device. By exploiting the use of biomolecules to control the deposition of inorganics, functional coatings can be fabricated for a variety of optical and electronic applications.
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