We report a strategy to assemble and manipulate nanoparticles arrays. The approach is based on theuse of topological defects, namely disclination lines, created in chiral liquid crystals. The control ofnanoparticle-loaded topological defects by low power light is demonstrated. Large-scale rotation,translation and deformation of quantum dots light-emitting chains is achieved by homogeneousLED illumination. Full reconfigurability and time stability make this approach attractive for futuredevelopments and applications.

Light manipulation of nanoparticles in arrays of topological defects

PAGLIUSI, Pasquale;CIPPARRONE, Gabriella
2016-01-01

Abstract

We report a strategy to assemble and manipulate nanoparticles arrays. The approach is based on theuse of topological defects, namely disclination lines, created in chiral liquid crystals. The control ofnanoparticle-loaded topological defects by low power light is demonstrated. Large-scale rotation,translation and deformation of quantum dots light-emitting chains is achieved by homogeneousLED illumination. Full reconfigurability and time stability make this approach attractive for futuredevelopments and applications.
2016
Liquid crystals; Inorganic nanoparticles; Disclinations
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Utilizza questo identificativo per citare o creare un link a questo documento: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11770/150744
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