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Method of forming single-layer photonic crystal structure

US8574415B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 2011
Grant dateNov 5, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25D13/12
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of forming a single-layer photonic crystal structure. The method includes depositing electrophoretic suspension, working electrode and lower electrode in a container, wherein the working electrode and the lower electrode are formed at upper and lower parts of the container, respectively, and spaced apart at an distance; and applying an electric voltage to the working electrode and the lower electrode to form an electric field, such that particles in the electrophoretic suspension form a single-layer photonic crystal structure on the working electrode under interactive actions of the electric field and a gravity field by an electrophoresis self-assembly technique. Therefore, the single-layer photonic crystal structure has a low cost, and good quality and recurring property.

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