Photoacoustic Generation in Polymer Matrix Nanocomposite Films

F. W. Zeng, J. Kang, Emad Boctor, J. B. Spicer

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Abstract

Engineered, photoacoustic transduction layers are often required in systems that cannot sustain repeated optical excitation owing to material degradation that can occur as a result of optical irradiation. To produce acoustic waves with sufficient amplitude in these systems, polymer matrix nanocomposites can be used for transduction and can serve as photoacoustic transmitters. These nanocomposites can be designed to produce large acoustic generation efficiency while minimizing collateral effects on surrounding materials - this can be important in biomedical applications where tissue damage must be avoided. This work focuses on the use of nanocomposites as photoacoustic transmitters and assesses the optical, thermal and acoustic behaviors of these materials to identify critical parameters that affect their performance under different irradiation conditions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication18th International Conference on Nanotechnology, NANO 2018
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
ISBN (Electronic)9781538653364
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2 2018
Event18th International Conference on Nanotechnology, NANO 2018 - Cork, Ireland
Duration: Jul 23 2018Jul 26 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE Conference on Nanotechnology
Volume2018-July
ISSN (Print)1944-9399
ISSN (Electronic)1944-9380

Conference

Conference18th International Conference on Nanotechnology, NANO 2018
Country/TerritoryIreland
CityCork
Period7/23/187/26/18

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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