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Optical properties of functional Al2O3 nano-filler in eco-friendly PVA polymer for flexible optoelectronic devices

Research Authors
M. Rashad, Alaa M. Abd-Elnaiem, T.A. Hanafy, N.M. Shaalan, A.M.A. Shamekh
Research Abstract

This article has attempted to establish eco-friendly organic PVA/Al2O3 nanocomposite membranes and estimate the effectiveness of different additives (1, 2, and 3 wt%) of alumina (Al2O3) nano-filler in PVA matrix on their structural and optical properties for establishing their suitability in photonic applications. Al2O3 nano-filler dispersed in the PVA matrix has been synthesized via the solvent casting technique. The structure of synthe sized PVA/Al2O3 nanocomposite membranes has been characterized by Fourier transform-infrared (FTIR), Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Upon introducing the Al2O3 nano-filler in the PVA matrix, the self-hydrogen bonding between the PVA chains was weakened while hydrogen bonding with Al2O3 was gener ated. In addition, optical, dielectric, and dispersion analysis suggested that even though the Al2O3 nano-filler in PVA/Al2O3 nanocomposite membranes aided in regularly folding the PVA polymer chains. Moreover, formed new structural defects, disorders, and impurities can be used for tuning the PVA/Al2O3 nanocomposites for optoelectronic applications and for making efficient absorbents for environmental treatments.

Research Date
Research Department
Research Journal
Optical Materials
Research Publisher
Elsevier
Research Rank
Q2
Research Vol
141
Research Website
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2023.113990
Research Year
2023
Research Pages
113990