Ghosh, Samrat ; Cherumukkil, Sandeep ; Suresh, Cherumuttathu H. ; Ajayaghosh, Ayyappanpillai (2017) A Supramolecular Nanocomposite as a Near‐Infrared‐Transmitting Optical Filter for Security and Forensic Applications Advanced Materials, 29 (46). p. 1703783. ISSN 0935-9648
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Official URL: http://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201703783
Related URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/adma.201703783
Abstract
Visibly opaque but near-infrared (NIR)-transparent materials are an essential component for night-vision photography, security imaging, and forensic applications. Herein, the development of a novel supramolecular black dye from a diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP)-based low-molecular-weight organogelator is described. In the solution state, the monomer of DPP-Amide exhibits a deep green color with a broad absorption in the visible region due to firm intramolecular charge transfer from the donor to the acceptor unit. Interestingly, due to the synergistic effect of H-bonding and π-stacking, DPP-Amide can form a black organogel in toluene with complete spectral coverage from 300 to 800 nm, and transmits beyond 850 nm. In the gel state, complete visible-spectrum coverage is achieved due to the simultaneous formation of both H- and J-type aggregates, which is confirmed via absorption studies. To create a free-standing NIR-transmitting elastomeric black filter, nanoscopic molecular aggregates of DPP-Amide (0.15 wt%) are embedded into a poly(dimethylsiloxane) matrix. This nanocomposite possesses high NIR transparency with good thermal and photostability for practical applications. Finally, the use of the developed material for NIR photography, security, and forensic-related applications is demonstrated.
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Keywords: | NIR filter; diketopyrrolopyrrole; nanocomposite; organogel; self-assembly |
ID Code: | 129976 |
Deposited On: | 28 Nov 2022 11:40 |
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