Abstract

Metal/polymer composite multilayer films were prepared from metal complex-containing polymers on reflective substrates through optical interference by irradiating monochromatic light. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analyses of the irradiated films revealed that metal nanoparticles generated by photoreduction of metal complexes were aligned in the row with a constant spacing perpendicular to the reflective substrates. The spacing between successive metal layers was controlled by changing wavelength or incident angle of the irradiating light. This technique could be applied to a variety of combinations of metal compounds and polymers.

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