Chemically and geometrically programmable photoreactive polymers for transformational humidity-sensitive full-color devices

Jongsun Yoon, Chunghwan Jung, Jaekyung Kim, Junsuk Rho () and Hyomin Lee ()
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Jongsun Yoon: Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)
Chunghwan Jung: Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)
Jaekyung Kim: Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)
Junsuk Rho: Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)
Hyomin Lee: Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)

Nature Communications, 2024, vol. 15, issue 1, 1-11

Abstract: Abstract Humidity-sensitive structural color has emerged as a promising technology due to its numerous advantages that include fast response, intuitiveness, stand-alone capability, non-toxicity, as well as resistance to thermal and chemical stresses. Despite immense technological advancements, these structural colors lack the ability to present independent multiple images through transformation. Herein, we present an approach to address this constraint by introducing a chemically and geometrically programmable photoreactive polymer which allows preparation of transformational humidity-sensitive full-color devices. Utilizing azido-grafted carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC-N3) allows adjustments in swelling properties based on the grafting ratio (Γ) of azido groups upon UV-induced crosslinking. Also, the distinctive photo-curability of the polymer enables precise geometric control to achieve vivid colors in combination with disordered plasmonic cavities. Our work culminates in the development of an advanced anti-counterfeiting multiplexer capable of displaying different full-color images with variation in humidity levels. The showcased color displays signify pivotal breakthroughs in tunable optical technologies, illustrating how chemical modifications in hydrogels provides additional degrees of freedom in the design of advanced optical devices.

Date: 2024
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