Optical filters from nanocomposites
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1. A method for preparing an optical component comprising:
- providing nanofillers with domain size less than 100 nanometers comprising particles with an aspect ratio greater than 1 and less than or equal to 3;
providing a matrix;
wherein the nanofillers comprise a particle surface comprising a coating of a phase that is compatible with the matrix or a substrate surface wherein a precursor has been reacted with the particle surface of the nanofillers;
mixing the nanofillers with the matrix below a nanofillers loading of 80% by volume;
using the mixture of nanofillers and the matrix to produce an optical nanocomposite; and
wherein the optical nanocomposite refracts, filters, transmits or reflects a wavelength of light by an amount that differs by more than 20% as compared with an optical composite material of a similar composition with filler particles having a domain size of at least one micron.
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Abstract
Methods for preparing optical filter nanocomposites from nanopowders. Both low-loaded and highly-loaded nanocomposites are included. Nanoscale coated and un-coated fillers may be used. Nanocomposite filter layers may be prepared on substrates. Gradient nanocomposites for filters are discussed.
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1. A method for preparing an optical component comprising:
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providing nanofillers with domain size less than 100 nanometers comprising particles with an aspect ratio greater than 1 and less than or equal to 3; providing a matrix; wherein the nanofillers comprise a particle surface comprising a coating of a phase that is compatible with the matrix or a substrate surface wherein a precursor has been reacted with the particle surface of the nanofillers; mixing the nanofillers with the matrix below a nanofillers loading of 80% by volume; using the mixture of nanofillers and the matrix to produce an optical nanocomposite; and wherein the optical nanocomposite refracts, filters, transmits or reflects a wavelength of light by an amount that differs by more than 20% as compared with an optical composite material of a similar composition with filler particles having a domain size of at least one micron. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for preparing an optical filter comprising:
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providing surface treated nanofillers with domain size less than 100 nanometers comprising particles with an aspect ratio greater than 1 and less than or equal to 3; providing a polymer; mixing the nanofillers with the polymer below a nanofillers loading of 80% by volume; using the mixture of nanofillers and the matrix to produce an optical nanocomposite; wherein the optical nanocomposite transmits a wavelength of light by an amount that differs by more than 20% as compared with an optical composite material of a similar composition with filler particles having a domain size of at least one micron; and wherein the optical nanocomposite filters specific wavelengths of light. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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