研究目的
To study the influence of cracks on the optical properties of silver nanocrystals supracrystal films with large thicknesses (from around 27 to 180 Ag nanocrystals layers).
研究成果
Ag supracrystal films with thicknesses ranging from 200 nm to 1.4 μm exhibit reduced transmission and a wider linewidth as the thickness increases, due to the presence of wetting layers at the bottom of cracks formed during the film's shrinkage. The study provides insights into the design of plasmonic materials by understanding the optical properties influenced by cracks and wetting layers.
研究不足
The study is limited by the homogeneity of the film surface, which depends on the thickness and is not well controlled. Additionally, the accuracy of silver parameters from literature affects the calculations.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involved the synthesis of Ag nanocrystals coated with oleylamine, their self-assembly into supracrystal films, and the investigation of their optical properties. The methodology included the use of transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV-visible absorption measurements, and optical microscopy.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Ag nanocrystals of various diameters were synthesized and self-assembled into films on glass substrates. The thickness of the films was controlled by varying the amount of colloidal solution.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
JEOL 1011 microscope for TEM, Varian Cary 5000 double monochromator recording spectrophotometer for UV-visible absorption measurements, and a camera Zeiss Axiocam 150 for optical micrographs.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The colloidal solution was evaporated under nitrogen flow to form films. The films' thickness and optical properties were then analyzed.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The transmission spectra were calculated using the Effective Medium Theory (EMT) and compared with experimental data to understand the influence of cracks and wetting layers on the optical properties.
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