Thermally Tunable Structural Color Based on Patterned Ultra-Thin Asymmetric Fabry–Perot Cavity with Phase-Change Material

oleh: Jiukai Fang, Shengnan Shi, Kaixiang Sun, Chengzhe Di, Yuwen Lin, Yeqing Zhu, Shan Zhang, Yanpeng Shi

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: MDPI AG 2023-06-01

Deskripsi

Tunable structural color has gained significant attention due to its dynamic characteristics. However, conventional devices are usually regulated only in their color capabilities by structural parameters, restricting real-time dynamic applications. In this study, we propose an ultra-thin asymmetric Fabry–Perot cavity patterned with phase-change materials (MPMP). The reversible phase transition of VO<sub>2</sub> induces changes in the MPMP’s optical performance, enabling color mode switching through temperature control and resulting in rapid color conversion and low-temperature regulation. By adjusting relevant structural parameters of the VO<sub>2</sub> layer and nanodiscs, the color performance range can be tailored. Through numerical investigations, we demonstrate that MPMP can produce stable transformation of dynamic structural colors by harnessing the phase-change effect. Our research unveils new possibilities for applications such as anti-counterfeiting, bio/chemical sensing, and temperature sensing.