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Fabrication And Characterization Of Photonic Crystal Slow Light Waveguides And Cavities
Published on: November 30, 2012
[Photonic crystals for analytical chemistry].
1Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China. chenyi@iccas.ac.cn
Se Pu = Chinese Journal of Chromatography
|January 16, 2010
Summary
Photonic crystals, initially for light control, are now vital in analytical chemistry. This review highlights their growing use in chromatography and electrophoresis techniques.
Area of Science:
- Photonics
- Analytical Chemistry
- Materials Science
Context:
- Photonic crystals (PCs) were initially developed for manipulating light transmission.
- Their unique optical properties are increasingly recognized for chemical analysis.
- Emerging applications suggest PCs will soon be a significant research focus.
Purpose:
- To review the analytical chemistry applications of photonic crystals.
- To focus on their specific uses in separation sciences like chromatography and electrophoresis.
- To highlight the potential of PCs as a burgeoning research area.
Summary:
- This review explores the transition of photonic crystals from optical devices to analytical chemistry tools.
- Key applications discussed include their integration into chromatographic systems.
- The review also covers their utility in capillary and chip-based electrophoresis platforms.
Impact:
- Demonstrates the expanding role of photonic crystals beyond optics.
- Provides a focused overview for researchers entering the field of photonic crystal-based analytical chemistry.
- Suggests future directions and the growing importance of PCs in chemical analysis.
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