Preparation of P(St-NMA) microsphere inks and their application in photonic crystal patterns with brilliant structural colors

doi:10.1007/s11706-020-0495-7

Front. Mater. Sci.

2020, Vol. 14

Issue (1) : 62-72 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11706-020-0495-7

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Preparation of P(St-NMA) microsphere inks and their application in photonic crystal patterns with brilliant structural colors

Guojin LIU^1,², Pengshuai HAN^2,³, Liqin CHAI³, Peng LU³, Yuping HE¹, Lan ZHOU³(

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¹. Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Fiber Materials and Manufacturing Technology, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
². Key Laboratory of Clean Dyeing and Finishing Technology of Zhejiang Province, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China
³. Engineering Research Center for Eco-Dyeing and Finishing of Textiles (Ministry of Education), Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China

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Abstract

Patterned photonic crystals with structural colors on textile substrates have attracted a special attention due to the great advantages in application, which currently become a research hot-spot. This study utilized an ink-jet printing technology to prepare high-quality photonic crystal patterns with structural colors on polyester substrates. The self-assembly temperature of poly(styrene-N-methylol acrylamide) (P(St-NMA)) microspheres set to construct photonic crystals were deeply optimized. Moreover, the structural colors of prepared photonic crystal patterns were characterized and evaluated. When the mass fraction of P(St-NMA) microspheres was 1.0 wt.%, the pH value ranged from 5 to 7, and the surface tension was in the range of 63.79 to 71.20 mN/m, inks could present the best print performance. At 60 °C, prepared P(St-NMA) microsphere inks were good for printing to obtain patterned photonic crystals with regular arrangement and beautiful structural colors. Specifically, photonic crystals with different colors could be constructed by regulating the diameter of microspheres in inks, and prepared structural colors exhibited distinct iridescent phenomenon. The present results could provide a theoretical basis for the industrial realization of patterned photonic crystals by ink-jet printing technology.

Keywords photonic crystal structural color ink-jet printing P(St-NMA) microsphere ink polyester substrate

Corresponding Author(s): Lan ZHOU

Online First Date: 26 February 2020 Issue Date: 05 March 2020

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Guojin LIU,Pengshuai HAN,Liqin CHAI, et al. Preparation of P(St-NMA) microsphere inks and their application in photonic crystal patterns with brilliant structural colors[J]. Front. Mater. Sci., 2020, 14(1): 62-72.

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Fig.1 Microscope images of photonic crystal patterns deposited by the inks with different mass fractions of P(St-NMA) microspheres in inks (the diameter of P(St-NMA) microspheres is 240 nm): (a) 0.5 wt.%; (b) 1.0 wt.%; (c) 2.0 wt.%; (d) 4.0 wt.%; (e) 8.0 wt.%.

Fig.2 FESEM images of photonic crystal patterns deposited by the inks with different mass fractions of P(St-NMA) microspheres in inks (the diameter of P(St-NMA) microspheres is 240 nm): (a) 0.5 wt.%; (b) 1.0 wt.%; (c) 2.0 wt.%; (d) 4.0 wt.%; (e) 8.0 wt.%.

Fig.3 Microscope images of photonic crystal patterns deposited by the inks with different pH values (the diameter of P(St-NMA) microspheres is 340 nm): (a) 1; (b) 3; (c) 5; (d) 7; (e) 9; (f) 11; (g) 13.

Fig.4 FESEM images of photonic crystal patterns deposited by the inks with different pH values (the diameter of P(St-NMA) microspheres is 340 nm): (a) 1; (b) 3; (c) 5; (d) 7; (e) 9; (f) 11; (g) 13.

Fig.5 Microscope images of photonic crystal patterns deposited by inks with different surface tensions (the diameter of P(St-NMA) microspheres is 340 nm and the original surface tension of P(St-NMA) microsphere inks is 71.20 mN/m): (a) 71.20 mN/m; (b) 70.62 mN/m; (c) 63.79 mN/m; (d) 55.58 mN/m; (e) 38.30 mN/m; (f) 36.70 mN/m.

Fig.6 FESEM images of photonic crystal patterns deposited by the inks with different surface tensions (the diameter of P(St-NMA) microspheres is 340 nm and the original surface tensions of P(St-NMA) microsphere inks is 71.20 mN/m: (a) 71.20 mN/m; (b) 70.62 mN/m; (c) 63.79 mN/m; (d) 55.58 mN/m; (e) 38.30 mN/m; (f) 36.70 mN/m.

Fig.7 Microscope images of as-prepared photonic crystal patterns using P(St-NMA) microsphere inks under different temperatures (the diameter of P(St-NMA) microspheres is 340 nm): (a) 30 °C; (b) 60 °C; (c) 90 °C; (d) 130 °C.

Fig.8 FESEM images of as-prepared photonic crystal patterns using P(St-NMA) microsphere inks under different temperatures (the diameter of P(St-NMA) microspheres is 340 nm): (a) 30 °C; (b) 60 °C; (c) 90 °C; (d) 130 °C.

Fig.9 Microscope images (insets) and FESEM images of as-prepared photonic crystal droplets using inks containing P(St-NMA) microspheres with different diameters: (a) 240 nm; (b) 260 nm; (c) 270 nm; (d) 310 nm; (e) 340 nm.

Fig.10 Reflectance spectra of different structural colors from photonic crystals on fabrics.

Fig.11 Digital camera photos of photonic crystal patterns with structural colors on fabric substrates.

Fig.12 Photographs and reflectance spectra of photonic crystal patterns assembled with 270 nm P(St-NMA) microspheres: (a) the structural color photograph at different viewing angles; (b) the reflectance spectra of the testing light source at 45°; (c) the reflectance spectra of the testing light source at 15°.

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