Hybrid Photonic Materials with Titania-Enhanced Block Copolymer Structures

By integrating titania nanoparticles into self-assembled block copolymers, we create hybrid materials with intensified optical properties—offering new avenues in photonics and nanostructured coatings.

This project explores the development of hybrid photonic materials by embedding high-refractive index titania (TiO₂) nanoparticles into self-assembled block copolymer structures. The incorporation of titania dramatically enhances the refractive index contrast within the nanostructure, enabling more efficient and vivid photonic responses. These materials are fabricated through co-assembly or in-situ integration methods, with careful control over nanoparticle placement achieved by tuning enthalpic and entropic interactions. The resulting hybrid systems exhibit improved color saturation, scattering efficiency, and potential multifunctionality. This work paves the way for advanced optical coatings, structural pigments, and responsive materials.

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