High-density arrays of titania nanoparticles using monolayer micellar films of diblock copolymers as templates

Li, X. and Lau, K. H. A. and Kim, D. H. and Knoll, W. (2005) High-density arrays of titania nanoparticles using monolayer micellar films of diblock copolymers as templates. Langmuir, 21 (11). pp. 5212-5217. ISSN 0743-7463 (https://doi.org/10.1021/la046812g)

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Abstract

Highly dense arrays of titania nanoparticles were fabricated using surface micellar films of poly(styrene-block-2-vinylpyridine) diblock copolymers (PS-b-P2VP) as reaction scaffolds. Titania could be introduced selectively within P2VP nanodomains in PS-b-P2VP films through the binary reaction between water molecules trapped in the P2VP domains and the TiCl4 vapor precursors. Subsequent UV exposure or oxygen plasma treatment removed the organic matrix, leading to titania nanoparticle arrays on the substrate surface. The diameter of the titania domains and the interparticle distance were defined by the lateral scale present in the microphase-separated morphology of the initial PS-b-P2VP films. The typical diameter of titania nanoparticles obtained by oxygen plasma treatment was of the order of similar to 23 nm. Photoluminescence (PL) properties were investigated for films before and after plasma treatment. Both samples showed PL properties with major physical origin due to self-trapped excitons, indicating that the local environment of the titanium atoms is similar.

  • Item type:Article
    ID code:45502
    Dates:
    Date
    Event
    2005
    Published
    28 April 2005
    Published Online
    Notes:M1 - 11 Times Cited: 54
    Subjects:Science > Chemistry
    Department:Faculty of Science > Pure and Applied Chemistry
    Depositing user: Pure Administrator
    Date deposited:30 Oct 2013 12:37
    Last modified:08 Apr 2024 20:53
    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/45502
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