Title

A plano-convex/biconvex microlens array based on self-assembled photocurable polymer droplets

Authors

Authors

H. Ren; S. Xu; Y. F. Liu;S. T. Wu

Comments

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Abbreviated Journal Title

J. Mater. Chem. C

Keywords

LENS ARRAYS; FABRICATION; ENERGY; Materials Science, Multidisciplinary; Physics, Applied

Abstract

We report the performance of a plano-convex/biconvex microlens array (MLA) fabricated using self-assembled photocurable polymer droplets. The morphologies of the microlens arrays are examined by SEM and AFM, and the imaging characteristics are evaluated using an optical microscope. The demonstrated MLAs possess the following advantages: simple fabrication procedure, good flexibility, and good optical performance. By properly controlling the filled monomer, MLAs with high fill factor and large numerical aperture are obtainable. Our polymeric MLA enables an easy integration with existing photonic devices and has promising applications in light diffusers, fiber/organic LED couplers, 3D micro-projection displays, and biomedical imaging.

Journal Title

Journal of Materials Chemistry C

Volume

1

Issue/Number

44

Publication Date

1-1-2013

Document Type

Article

DOI Link

http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c3tc31268b

Language

English

First Page

7453

Last Page

7458

WOS Identifier

WOS:000326245600020

ISSN

2050-7526

Recommended Citation

"A plano-convex/biconvex microlens array based on self-assembled photocurable polymer droplets" (2013). Faculty Bibliography 2010s. 4591.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2010/4591