Nano-biosilica from marine diatoms: A brand new material for photonic applications
Year: 2009
Authors: De Stefano L., Maddalena P., Moretti L., Rea I., Rendina I., De Tommasi E., Mocella V., De Stefano M.
Autors Affiliation: National Council of Research-Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems-Unit of Naples, Via P. Castellino 111, 80131 Naples, Italy; CNR-INFM-Coherentia and Department of Physical Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, Via Cinthia, 80100 Naples, Italy; DIMET, University “Mediterranea” of Reggio Calabria, Località Feo di Vito, 89060 Reggio Calabria, Italy; Environmental Science Department, Second University of Naples, 81100 Caserta, Italy
Abstract: Several biological organisms, from some sea shells to butterflies, exhibit sophisticated optical systems, which have been developed during the evolution of each species. The diatoms are microscopic algae enclosed between two valves of hydrated amorphous silica. These intricate structures, called frustules, show quite symmetric patterns of micrometric and nanometric pores. Their strong similarity with man-made objects suggests to exploit the optical properties of the frustules in light guiding and optical transducing. We have found very interesting results, both from the experimental and numerical points of view. (c) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Journal/Review: SUPERLATTICES AND MICROSTRUCTURES
Volume: 46 (1-2) Pages from: 84 to: 89
KeyWords: Diatoms; Photonic crystals; Optical chemical sensorsDOI: 10.1016/j.spmi.2008.10.031ImpactFactor: 0.910Citations: 74data from “WEB OF SCIENCE” (of Thomson Reuters) are update at: 2024-11-24References taken from IsiWeb of Knowledge: (subscribers only)Connecting to view paper tab on IsiWeb: Click hereConnecting to view citations from IsiWeb: Click here
