Abstract
A method of spatially controlled template filling and replication is reported herein using Knudsen diffusion-limited atomic layer deposition (ALD). Experimental and theoretical investigations based on the porous framework of self-assembled polystyrene opals further confirm the well controlled z-directional TiO2 spatial gradients paving the way for the fabrication of gradient index inverse opal photonic crystals for the first time.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4951-4954 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Nanoscale |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |