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Active control of the nanoparticle self-assembly for photonic applications
(META Conference, 2023) Erdem, Talha; 0000-0003-3905-376X; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü; Erdem, Talha
Colloidal nanoparticles enable collective utilization of the inherent properties of the nanoparticles. Furthermore, their collective optical response can be fine-tuned employing DNA-driven self-assembly. Here, we present that the optical transmission of self-assembled DNA-functionalized gold nanoparticle network can be actively manipulated using an external optical excitation. We also show control of optical polarization of emitted light from semiconducting supraparticle networks hybridized with magnetic supraparticles. These results prove the potential of programmed nanoparticle self-assembly in tailoring optical features of colloidal systems.
Color Enrichment Solids of Spectrally Pure Colloidal Quantum Wells for Wide Color Span in Displays
(WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH, 2022) Erdem, Talha; Soran-Erdem, Zeliha; Isik, Furkan; Shabani, Farzan; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Mutlugun, Evren; Gaponik, Nikolai; Demir, Hilmi Volkan; 0000-0001-7607-9286; 0000-0003-2747-7856; 0000-0003-3905-376X; 0000-0003-3715-5594; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü; Erdem, Talha; Soran-Erdem, Zeliha; Yazıcı, Ahmet Faruk; Mutlugün, Evren
Colloidal quantum wells (CQWs) are excellent candidates for lighting and display applications owing to their narrow emission linewidths (<30 nm). However, realizing their efficient and stable light-emitting solids remains a challenge. To address this problem, stable, efficient solids of CQWs incorporated into crystal matrices are shown. Green-emitting CdSe/CdS core/crown and red-emitting CdSe/CdS core/shell CQWs wrapped into these crystal solids are employed as proof-of-concept demonstrations of light-emitting diode (LED) integration targeting a wide color span in display backlighting. The quantum yield of the green- and red-emitting CQW-containing solids of sucrose reach approximate to 20% and approximate to 55%, respectively, while emission linewidths and peak wavelengths remain almost unaltered. Furthermore, sucrose matrix preserves approximate to 70% and approximate to 45% of the initial emission intensity of the green- and red-emitting CQWs after >60 h, respectively, which is approximate to 4x and approximate to 2x better than the drop-casted CQW films and reference (KCl) host. Color-converting LEDs of these green- and red-emitting CQWs in sucrose possess luminous efficiencies 122 and 189 lm W-elect(-1), respectively. With the liquid crystal display filters, this becomes 39 and 86 lm W-elect(-1), respectively, providing with a color gamut 25% broader than the National Television Standards Committee standard. These results prove that CQW solids enable efficient and stable color converters for display and lighting applications.
Effects of silver nanowires and their surface modification on electromagnetic interference, transport and mechanical properties of an aerospace grade epoxy
(SAGE Publications Ltd, 2024) Özkutlu Demirel, Merve; Öztürkmen, Mahide B; Savaş, Müzeyyen; Mutlugün, Evren; Erdem, Talha; Öz, Yahya; 0000-0003-0390-1819; 0000-0003-3715-5594; 0000-0003-3905-376X; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü; Savaş, Müzeyyen; Mutlugün, Evren; Erdem, Talha
The aerospace industry has progressively grown its use of composites. Electrically conductive nanocomposites are among important modern materials for this sector. We report on a bulk composite containing silver nanowires (AgNW) and an aerospace grade epoxy for use in carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRPs). AgNWs’ surfaces were also modified to enhance their ability to be dispersed in epoxy. Composites were obtained by use of three-roll milling which is of major interest for industrial applications, especially for the aerospace sector, since the process is scalable and works for aerospace grade resins with high curing temperatures. Our main objective is to improve the electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding performance of CFRPs via improving the properties of the resin material. The addition of AgNWs did not considerably alter the flexural strength of the epoxy, however the composite with surface-modified AgNWs has a 46 % higher flexural strength. Adding AgNWs over a low threshold concentration of 0.05 wt% significantly enhanced the electrical conductivity. Conductivities above the percolation threshold lie around 102 S/m. At a concentration of 5 wt% AgNW, the EMI shielding efficiency (SE) of epoxy increased from 3.49 to 12.31 dB. Moreover, the thermal stability of the epoxy was unaffected by AgNWs. As a result, it was discovered that (surface modified) AgNWs improved the (multifunctional) capabilities of the aerospace grade epoxy resin which might be used in CFRPs to further enhance properties of composites parts, demonstrating suitability of AgNWs’ as a reinforcement material in aerospace applications.
Magnetically controlled anisotropic light emission of DNA-functionalized supraparticles
(SPRINGER, 2022) Erdem, Talha; Zupkauskas, Mykolas; O’Neill, Thomas; Cassiagli, Alessio; Xu, Peicheng; Altintas, Yemliha; Mutlugun, Evren; Eiser, Erika; 0000-0003-3905-376X; 0000-0003-3715-5594; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü; Talha, Erdem; Altintas, Yemliha; Mutlugun, Evren
In this article, we show the DNA-functionalization of supraparticles, form their network, and manipulate the optical features of these networks by applying a magnetic field. We start with preparing the supraparticles (SPs) of semiconducting InP/ZnSeS/ZnS quantum dots (QDs), plasmonic silver nanoparticles, and superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles. These SPs are prepared by employing azide-functionalized amphiphilic diblock or triblock copolymers as well as by using their combinations. Subsequently, we attached single-stranded DNAs to these SPs by employing copper-free click chemistry. Next, we hybridized DNA-coated QD SPs with the iron oxide SPs and formed a network. By applying a magnetic field, we restructured this network such that the iron oxide SPs are aligned. This led to an anisotropic emission from the QD SPs with a polarization ratio of 1.9. This study presents a proof-of-concept scheme to control the optical features of a self-assembled supraparticle system using an external interaction. We believe that our work will further contribute to the utilization of smart self-assembly techniques in optics and photonics.
Multiplexed patterning of cesium lead halide perovskite nanocrystals by additive jet printing for efficient white light generation
(ELSEVIER SCIENCE SA, PO BOX 564, 1001 LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND, 2020) Altintas, Yemliha; Torun, Ilker; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Beskazak, Emre; Erdem, Talha; Onses, M. Serdar; Mutlugun, Evren; 0000-0001-9820-6565; 0000-0003-2747-7856; 0000-0001-6898-7700; 0000-0003-3905-376X; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü
Inorganic perovskite nanocrystals (PNCs) offer the ability to precisely but also flexibly control the peak emission wavelength while also possessing narrow-band emission spectra and high quantum yields. Owing to these features, PNCs have been already employed as color converters on LEDs. Nevertheless, the anion exchange reactions that prevent the blending of perovskites of different colors remain as an important bottleneck. As a remedy to this issue, here we employ additive jet printing to form separated stripes of these nanocrystals. Within this framework, we first present the synthesis of CsPbBr3 and CsPbBrxI3-x nanocrystals spanning the whole visible regime and optimize the cleaning procedure to obtain PNCs possessing photoluminescence quantum yields as high as 91% and emission linewidths as narrow as 15 nm, making them suitable for high quality white light generation. Next, we employ electrohydrodynamic jet printing to form closely spaced stripes of PNCs of various colors and integrated these films with a blue LED to create a white LED. Our proof-of-concept LED achieves high photometric performance as it possesses a color rendering index of 91.3, luminous efficacy of optical radiation > 300 lm/W-opt, and correlated color temperature of ca. 7000 K. We believe that additive jet printing technique will pave the way for a ubiquitous use of these PNCs in light-emitting devices in the near future.
Numerical analysis and experimental verification of optical scattering from microplastics
(ROYAL SOC, 2023) Genc, Sinan; Icoz, Kutay; Erdem, Talha; 0000-0002-6909-723X; 0000-0002-0947-6166; 0000-0003-3905-376X; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü; Genc, Sinan; Icoz, Kutay; Erdem, Talha
Accurate and fast characterization of the micron-sized plastic particles in aqueous media requires an in-depth understanding of light interaction with these particles. Due to the complexity of Mie scattering theory, the features of the scattered light have rarely been related to the physical properties of these tiny objects. To address this problem, we reveal the relation of the wavelength-dependent optical scattering patterns with the size and refractive index of the particles by numerically studying the angular scattering features. We subsequently present a low-cost setup to measure the optical scattering of the particles. Theoretical investigation shows that the angular distribution of the scattered light by microplastics carries distinct signatures of the particle size and the refractive index. The results can be used to develop a portable, low-cost setup to detect microplastics in water.
Optical detection of microplastics in water
(SPRINGER HEIDELBERGTIERGARTENSTRASSE 17, D-69121 HEIDELBERG, GERMANY, 2021) Iri, Ahmet H.; Shahrah, Malek H. A.; Ali, Ali M.; Qadri, Sayed A.; Erdem, Talha; Ozdur, Ibrahim T.; Icoz, Kutay; 0000-0001-6452-0804; 0000-0003-3905-376X; 0000-0002-0947-6166; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü; Iri, Ahmet H.; Shahrah, Malek H. A.; Ali, Ali M.; Qadri, Sayed A.; Erdem, Talha; Ozdur, Ibrahim T.; Icoz, Kutay
Unfortunately, the plastic pollution increases at an exponential rate and drastically endangers the marine ecosystem. According to World Health Organization (WHO), microplastics in drinking water have become a concern and may be a risk to human health. One of the major efforts to fight against this problem is developing easy-to-use, low-cost, portable microplastic detection systems. To address this issue, here, we present our prototype device based on an optical system that can help detect the microplastics in water. This system that costs less than $370 is essentially a low-cost Raman spectrometer. It includes a collimated laser (5 mW), a sample holder, a notch filter, a diffraction grating, and a CCD sensor all integrated in a 3D printed case. Our experiments show that our system is capable of detecting microplastics in water having a concentration less than 0.015% w/v. We believe that the designed portable device can find a widespread use all over the world to monitor the microplastic content in an easier and cost-effective manner.
Osmotic-Pressure-Induced Nematic Ordering in Suspensions of Laponite and Carboxy Methyl Cellulose
(AMER CHEMICAL SOC, 1155 16TH ST, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 USA, 2020) Xu, Peicheng; Yazici, Ahmet F.; Erdem, Talha; Lekkerkerker, Henk N. W.; Mutlugun, Evren; Eiser, Erika; 0000-0003-2747-7856; 0000-0003-3905-376X; 0000-0003-2881-8157; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü
Laponite is a synthetic clay that is known to form gels in aqueous suspensions at low concentrations (0.01 g/cm(3)) Although it is expected to form lyotropic liquid crystals, such phases usually do not form, as a consequence of laponite's tendency to form gels at concentrations below the threshold for liquid crystal formation. Here we show that macroscopic, birefringent phases of laponite can be prepared through osmotic compression of a laponite solution by an aqueous solution of carboxy methyl cellulose (CMC). We present polarization imaging studies showing how the initially dilute, isotropic laponite phase shrinks while developing typical birefringence colors between crossed polarizers. Using the MichelLevy interference charts, we were able to extract the refractive index and orientation of the laponite nanodisks in the compressed region. Our observations allow us to propose a tentative state diagram, indicating the concentration regions for which we obtain optically anisotropic gels.
A simple approach to prepare self-assembled, nacre-inspired clay/polymer nanocomposites
(ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY, THOMAS GRAHAM HOUSE, SCIENCE PARK, MILTON RD, CAMBRIDGE CB4 0WF, CAMBS, ENGLAND, 2020) Xu, Peicheng; Eiser, Erika; Erdem, Talha; 0000-0003-3905-376X; 0000-0003-2881-8157; 0000-0002-3807-326X; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü
Inspired by the relationship between the well-ordered architecture of aragonite crystals and biopolymers found in natural nacre, we present a facile strategy to construct large-scale organic/inorganic nacre-mimetics with hierarchical structureviaa water-evaporation driven self-assembly process. We connect LAPONITE (R)-nanoclay platelets with each other using carboxymethyl cellulose, a cellulose derivative, thus creating thin, flexible films with a local brick-and-mortar architecture. The dried films show a pronounced resistance against tensile forces allowing for stronger thin films than nacre. In terms of functionalities, we report excellent glass-like transparency along with exceptional shape-persistent flame shielding. We also demonstrate that through metal ion-coordination we can further strengthen the interactions between the polymers and the nanoclays, and thus enhanced mechanical, and thermal properties as well as resistance against swelling and dissolution in aqueous environments. We believe that our simple pathway to fabricate such versatile polymer/clay nanocomposites can open avenues for inexpensive production of environmentally friendly, biomimetic materials in aerospace, wearable electrical devices, and in the food packaging industry.
Simple, sustainable fabrication of fully solution-processed, transparent, metal-semiconductormetal photodetectors using a surgical blade as an alternative to conventional tools
(SPIE, 2022) Savas, Muzeyyen; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Arslan, Ayenur; Mutlugün, Evren; Erdem, Talha; 0000-0003-0390-1819; 0000-0003-2747-7856; 0000-0003-3715-5594; 0000-0003-3905-376X; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü; Savas, Muzeyyen; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Arslan, Ayenur; Mutlugün, Evren; Erdem, Talha
Fabrication of optoelectronic devices relies on the expensive, energy-consuming conventional tools such as chemical vapor deposition, lithography, and metal evaporation. Furthermore, the films used in these devices are usually deposited at elevated temperatures and under vacuum that impose further restrictions to the device fabrication. Developing an alternative technology would contribute to the efforts on achieving a more sustainable optoelectronics technology. Keeping this focus in our focus, here we present a simple technique to fabricate visible photodetectors. These fully solutionprocessed and transparent metal-semiconductor-metal photodetectors employ silver nanowires (Ag NW) as the transparent electrodes replacing the indium-tin oxide (ITO) commonly used in optoelectronic devices. By repeatedly spin coating Ag NWs on a glass substrate followed by the coating of ZnO nanoparticles, we obtained a highly conductive transparent electrode reaching a sheet resistance of 95 O/? as measured by the four-probe method. Optical spectroscopy revealed that the transmittance of the Ag NW-ZnO films was 84% at 450 nm while transmittance of the ITO films was 90% at same wavelength. Following the formation of the conductive film, we scratched it using a heated surgical blade to open a gap. The scanning electron microscope images indicate that a gap of ~30 mm is opened forming an insulating line. As the active layer, we drop-casted red-emitting CdSe/ZnS core-shell quantum dots (QDs) on to this gap to form a metal-semiconductor-metal photodetector. These visible QD-based photodetectors exhibited responsivities and detectivities up to 8.5 mA/W and 0.95x109 Jones, respectively. These proof-of-concept photodetectors show that the environmentally friendly, low-cost, and energy-saving technique presented here can be an alternative to conventional, more expensive, and energy-hungry techniques while fabricating lightharvesting devices.
Size, material type, and concentration estimation for micro-particles in liquid samples
(ELSEVIER, 2024) Genc, Sinan; Erdem, Talha; İçöz, Kutay; 0000-0002-6909-723X; 0000-0003-3905-376X; 0000-0002-0947-6166; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü; Genc, Sinan; Erdem, Talha; İçöz, Kutay
The on-site examination and characterization of microparticles are becoming crucial due to the significant rise in plastic pollution in natural resources. Hence, identifying the specific microplastic composition and quantity would enable the implementation of preventive measures. This paper presents a cost-effective setup that utilizes the Random Forest algorithm to detect the size and refractive index of micro particles, hence facilitating the identification of the material type. The system utilizes the scattering patterns of laser light from the dispersion of microparticles, namely within the concentration range of 0.05 fM to 3.00 fM. The refractive indices and particle sizes of melamine (Me8) spheres with a size of 8 μm, as well as polystyrene (PS8) spheres with a size of 8 μm and (PS10) 10 μm, were estimated using the Random Forest algorithm and recorded scattering patterns. The proposed method may deliver findings with an average deviation of 0.23 μm for particle size and 0.015 for particle refractive index. The statistical analysis indicated that there was no notable disparity between the experimental findings and the predictions derived from the machine learning system. The existing configuration can be readily converted into a point-of-use system that can be employed on-site for the purpose of monitoring and identifying microplastic contamination.
Sustainable next-generation color converters from P. harmala seed extracts for solid-state lighting
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2024) Erdem, Talha; Orenc, Ali; Akcan, Dilber; Duman, Fatih; Soran-Erdem, Zeliha; 0000-0003-3905-376X; 0000-0001-7607-9286; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü; Erdem, Talha; Akcan, Dilber; Soran-Erdem, Zeliha
Traditional solid-state lighting heavily relies on color converters, which often have a significant environmental footprint. As an alternative, natural materials such as plant extracts could be employed if their low quantum yields (QYs) in liquid and solid states were higher. With this motivation, here, we investigate the optical properties of aqueous P. harmala extract, develop efficient color-converting solids through a cost-effective and environmentally friendly method, and integrate them with light-emitting diodes (LEDs). To achieve high-efficiency solid hosts for P. harmala-based fluorophores, we optically and structurally compare two crystalline and two cellulose-based platforms. Structural analyses reveal that sucrose crystals, cellulose-based cotton, and paper platforms enable a relatively homogeneous distribution of fluorophores compared to KCl crystals. Optical characterization demonstrates that the extracted solution and the extract-embedded paper possess QYs of 75.6% and 44.7%, respectively, whereas the QYs of the cotton, sucrose, and KCl crystals remain below 10%. We demonstrated that the paper host with the highest efficiency causes a blueshift in the P. harmala fluorescence, whereas the cotton host induces a redshift. We attribute this to the passivation of nonradiative transitions related to the structure of the hosts. Subsequently, as a proof-of-concept demonstration, we integrate the as-prepared efficient solids of P. harmala for the first time with a light-emitting diode (LED) chip to produce a color-converting LED. The resulting blue-emitting LED achieves a luminous efficiency of 21.9 lm Welect−1 with CIE color coordinates of (0.139, 0.070). These findings mark a significant step toward the utilization of plant-based fluorescent biomolecules in solid-state lighting, offering promising environmentally friendly organic color conversion solutions for future lighting applications.
Tailoring Quantum Dot Shell Thickness and Polyethylenimine Interlayers for Optimization of Inverted Quantum Dot Light-Emitting Diodes
(MDPI, 2024) Yazici, Ahmet F.; Ocal, Sema Karabel; Bicer, Aysenur; Serin, Ramis B.; Kacar, Rifat; Ucar, Esin; Ulku, Alper; Erdem, Talha; Mutlugun, Evren; 0000-0003-3905-376X; 0000-0003-3715-5594; 0000-0003-2747-7856; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü; Yazici, Ahmet F.; Ocal, Sema Karabel; Bicer, Aysenur; Erdem, Talha; Mutlugun, Evren
Quantum dot light-emitting diodes (QLEDs) hold great promise for next-generation display applications owing to their exceptional optical properties and versatile tunability. In this study, we investigate the effects of quantum dot (QD) shell thickness, polyethylenimine (PEI) concentration, and PEI layer position on the performance of inverted QLED devices. Two types of alloyed-core/shell QDs with varying shell thicknesses were synthesized using a one-pot method with mean particle sizes of 8.0 ± 0.9 nm and 10.3 ± 1.3 nm for thin- and thick-shelled QDs, respectively. Thick-shelled QDs exhibited a higher photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) and a narrower emission linewidth compared to their thin-shelled counterparts. Next, QLEDs employing these QDs were fabricated. The incorporation of PEI layers on either side of the QD emissive layer significantly enhanced device performance. Using PEI on the hole transport side resulted in greater improvement than on the electron injection side. Sandwiching the QD layer between two PEI layers led to the best performance, with a maximum external quantum efficiency (EQE) of 17% and a peak luminance of 91,174 cd/m2 achieved using an optimized PEI concentration of 0.025 wt% on both electron injection and hole injection sides. This study highlights the critical role of QD shell engineering and interfacial modification in achieving high-performance QLEDs for display applications.
Toward sustainable optoelectronics: solution-processed quantum dot photodetector fabrication using a surgical blade
(SPIE-SOC PHOTO-OPTICAL INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERS, 2023) Savas, Muzeyyen; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Arslan, Aysenur; Mutlugun, Evren; Erdem, Talha; 0000-0003-0390-1819; 0000-0003-2747-7856; 0000-0003-3715-5594; 0000-0003-3905-376X; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü; Savas, Muzeyyen; Yazici, Ahmet Faruk; Arslan, Aysenur; Mutlugun, Evren; Erdem, Talha
Fabrication of optoelectronic devices relies on expensive, energy-consuming conventional tools including chemical vapor deposition, lithography, and metal evaporation. Furthermore, the films used in these devices are usually deposited at elevated temperatures (>300 ° C) and under high vacuum, which necessitate further restrictions on the device fabrication. Developing an alternative technology would contribute to the efforts on achieving a sustainable optoelectronics technology. Keeping this in our focus, here we present a simple technique to fabricate visible photodetectors (PDs). These fully solution-processed and transparent metal-semiconductor-metal (MSM) PDs employ silver nanowires (Ag NW) as the transparent electrodes replacing the indium-tin-oxide (ITO) commonly used in optoelectronic devices. By repeatedly spin coating Ag NWs on a glass substrate followed by the coating of zinc oxide nanoparticles, we obtained a highly conductive transparent electrode reaching a sheet resistance of 95 Ω / □ as measured by the four-probe method. Optical spectroscopy revealed that the transmittance of the Ag NW-ZnO films was 84% at 450 nm while the transmittance of the ITO films was 90% at the same wavelength. Following the formation of the conductive film, we scratched it using a heated surgical blade to open a gap. The scanning electron microscope images indicate that a gap of ∼30 μm is opened forming an insulating line. As the active layer, we drop-casted red-emitting CdSe/ZnS core-shell quantum dots (QDs) onto this gap to form a MSM PD. These visible QD-based PDs exhibited responsivities and detectivities up to 8.5 mA / W and 0.95 × 109 Jones, respectively at a bias voltage of 5 V and wavelength of 650 nm. These proof-of-concept PDs show that the environmentally friendly, low-cost, and energy-saving technique presented here can be an alternative to conventional, high-cost, and energy-hungry techniques while fabricating photoconductive devices.
Transparent Colloidal Crystals With Structural Colours
(FRONTIERS MEDIA SAAVENUE DU TRIBUNAL FEDERAL 34, LAUSANNE CH-1015, SWITZERLAND, 2022) Erdem, Talha; O'Neill, Thomas; Zupkauskas, Mykolas; Caciagli, Alessio; Xu, Peicheng; Lan, Yang; Bosecke, Peter; Eiser, Erika; 0000-0002-6231-9717; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü; Erdem, Talha
Spatially ordered arrangements of spherical colloids are known to exhibit structural colours. The intensity and brilliance of these structural colours typically improve with colloidal monodispersity, low concentrations of point and line defects and with increasing refractive index contrast between the colloids and the embedding medium. Here we show that suspensions of charge stabilised, fluorinated latex particles with low refractive-index contrast to their aqueous background form Wigner crystals with FCC symmetry for volume fractions between 13 and 40%. In reflection they exhibit both strong, almost angle-independent structural colours and sharp, more brilliant Bragg peaks despite the particle polydispersity and bimodal distribution. Simultaneously, these suspensions appear transparent in transmission. Furthermore, binary AB, A(2)B and A(13)B type mixtures of these fluorinated and similarly sized polystyrene particles appeared predominantly white but with clear Bragg peaks indicating a CsCl-like BCC structure and more complex crystals. We characterised the suspensions using a combination of reflectivity measurements and small-angle x-ray scattering, complemented by reflectivity modelling. Keywords
Transparent Films Made of Highly Scattering Particles
(AMER CHEMICAL SOC, 1155 16TH ST, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 USA, 2020) Erdem, Talha; Yang, Lan; Xu, Peicheng; Altintas, Yemliha; O'Neil, Thomas; Caciagli, Alessio; Ducati, Caterina; Mutlugun, Evren; Scherman, Oren A.; Eiser, Erika; 0000-0003-3366-6442; 0000-0002-6231-9717; 0000-0003-2881-8157; 0000-0003-3905-376X; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü
Today, colloids are widely employed in various products from creams and coatings to electronics. The ability to control their chemical, optical, or electronic features by controlling their size and shape explains why these materials are so widely preferred. Nevertheless, altering some of these properties may also lead to some undesired side effects, one of which is an increase in optical scattering upon concentration. Here, we address this strong scattering issue in films made of binary colloidal suspensions. In particular, we focus on raspberry-type polymeric particles made of a spherical polystyrene core decorated by small hemispherical domains of acrylate with an overall positive charge, which display an unusual stability against aggregation in aqueous solutions. Their solid films display a brilliant red color due to Bragg scattering but appear completely white on account of strong scattering otherwise. To suppress the scattering and induce transparency, we prepared films by hybridizing them with oppositely charged PS particles with a size similar to that of the bumps on the raspberries. We report that the smaller PS particles prevent raspberry particle aggregation in solid films and suppress scattering by decreasing the spatial variation of the refractive index inside the film. We believe that the results presented here provide a simple strategy to suppress strong scattering of larger particles to be used in optical coatings.
Tuning optical properties of self-assembled nanoparticle network with external optical excitation
(AMER INST PHYSICS1305 WALT WHITMAN RD, STE 300, MELVILLE, NY 11747-4501, 2021) Senel, Zeynep; Icoz, Kutay; Erdem, Talha; 0000-0003-3905-376X; 0000-0002-4640-4049; 0000-0002-0947-6166; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü; Icoz, Kutay; Erdem, Talha; Senel, Zeynep
DNA-driven self-assembly enables precise positioning of the colloidal nanoparticles owing to specific Watson-Crick interactions. Another important feature of this self-assembly method is its reversibility by controlling the temperature of the medium. In this work, we study the potential of another mechanism to control the binding/unbinding process of DNA-functionalized gold nanoparticles. We employ laser radiation that can be absorbed by the gold nanoparticles to heat their network and disassociate it. Here, we show that we can actively control the optical properties of the nanoparticle network by external optical excitation. We find out that by irradiating the structure with a green hand-held laser, the total transmittance can increase by similar to 30% compared to the transmittance of the sample not irradiated by the laser. Similarly, the optical microscopy images indicate the transformation of the nanoparticle network from opaque to transparent, while the nanoparticles formed a network again after the laser irradiation stopped. Our results prove that the optical excitation can be used to tailor the structure and thus the optical properties of the DNA-self-assembled nanoparticle networks.
Use of Confocal Microscopy to Monitor Structural Transformations in Nanopillars Based on DNA and CdSe/CdZnSe/ZnS Quantum Dots
(SPRINGER, 2023) Motevich, I. G.; Erdem, Talha; Akrema, A.; Maskevich, S. A.; Strekal, N. D.; 0000-0003-3905-376X; AGÜ, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Elektrik - Elektronik Mühendisliği Bölümü; Erdem, Talha; Akrema, A.
Chip system prototypes in the form of nanopillars were created from DNA complexes with CdSe/CdZnSe/ZnS quantum dots immobilized on a plasmonic gold fi lm by the use of vacuum deposition technology and inorganic synthesis. The design and presence of terminal DNA labeled with Cy3 cyanine dyes makes it possible to carry out the hybridization reaction of this terminal strand with complementary DNA and to control the process by variation of the giant Raman scattering (GRS) and the fluorescence signal. The effect of molecular recognition of complementary DNA is accompanied by a change in the GRS spectrum, a 20-fold increase in the fluorescence intensity, and a decrease in the duration of fluorescence decay.