Table 2.
Thickness evolution of the thin films obtained by ISS process after thermal treatment
| Fabrication process | Temperature | Thickness (nm) | LSPR (λ max ; A max ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| [PAH(9.0)/PAA(9.0)]40+ 4 L/R cycle |
Ambient |
294 ± 8 |
424.6 nm; 1.07 |
| [PAH(9.0)/PAA(9.0)]40+ 4 L/R cycles |
50°C |
277 ± 9 |
424.6 nm; 1.10 |
| [PAH(9.0)/PAA(9.0)]40+ 4 L/R cycles |
100°C |
256 ± 7 |
424.6 nm; 1.16 |
| [PAH(9.0)/PAA(9.0)]40+ 4 L/R cycles |
150°C |
212 ± 7 |
436.8 nm; 1.63 |
| [PAH(9.0)/PAA(9.0)]40+ 4 L/R cycles | 200°C | 194 ± 7 | 477.1 nm; 1.57 |
Thickness evolution of the ISS thin films and the location of the LSPR absorption bands (λmax) with their maxima absorbance values (Amax) as a function of the temperature.