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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Optics

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  • Responsive photonic crystals (PCs) are crucial for chemical and physical sensing due to stimulus-responsive optical properties.
  • Block copolymers (BCPs) offer a versatile platform for fabricating PCs in various forms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To generate BCP photonic microspheres with 3D periodical concentric lamellar structures.
  • To demonstrate tunable structural color in spherical PCs for sensing applications.

Main Methods:

  • Confined self-assembly of block copolymers (BCPs) to create photonic microspheres.
  • Selective swelling of BCP domains to tune optical properties.

Main Results:

  • Achieved tunable structural color in spherical PCs with large reflection wavelength shifts (400-700 nm).
  • Demonstrated responsiveness to organic solvent permeation and pH adjustment.
  • Spherical PCs exhibited rotation independence and monochrome properties.

Conclusions:

  • BCP photonic microspheres offer a robust platform for responsive photonic materials.
  • Tunable structural color and spherical symmetry enable applications in displays, sensing, and diagnostics.