Mechanically Robust and Broadband Blackbody Composite Films Based on Self-Assembled Layered Structures

Jun Yan; Mengjiao Wu; Yi Han; Yulan Chen; Mingjie Liu

doi:10.1002/asia.202000184

Mechanically Robust and Broadband Blackbody Composite Films Based on Self-Assembled Layered Structures

Chem Asian J. 2020 May 4;15(9):1436-1439. doi: 10.1002/asia.202000184. Epub 2020 Mar 30.

Authors

Jun Yan¹, Mengjiao Wu¹, Yi Han¹, Yulan Chen¹, Mingjie Liu²

Affiliations

¹ Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Science, Department of Chemistry, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300354, P. R. China.
² Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science, and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China.

PMID: 32187811
DOI: 10.1002/asia.202000184

Abstract

Inspired by nacre that is mechanically strong and versatile in light manipulation, large-scale black films with a nacre-like microstructure and carbon nanotube inclusion were prepared using a facile self-assembly technique. A layered structure promoting blackness and toughness simultaneously was realized, affording robust films with a solar-absorptivity as high as 96.9%. Our design strategy and fabrication process will be beneficial for the facile access to various advanced blackbody coatings.

Keywords: Blackbody; layered structure; mechanical property; polymer nanocomposite; vacuum-assisted self-assembly.

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