Title :
Biopolymer random laser consisting of Rhodamine 6G and silica nanoparticles incorporated to bacterial cellulose
Author :
Santos, M. V dos ; Dominguez, C. Tolentino ; Schiavon, J.V. ; Barud, H.S. ; de Melo, L.S.A. ; Ribeiro, S.J.L. ; Gomes, A.S.L. ; De Araújo, C.B.
Author_Institution :
Inst. de Quim., UNESP, Araraquara, Brazil
Abstract :
We demonstrate random lasing action in a biopolymer that has large potential for medical applications. The novel random laser consists of nanofibers of bacterial cellulose impregnated with silica nanoparticles and Rhodamine 6G.
Keywords :
bio-optics; dye lasers; microorganisms; nanofibres; polymers; Rhodamine 6G; bacterial cellulose; biopolymer random laser; medical applications; nanofibers; silica nanoparticles; Biomedical imaging; Laser beams; Laser feedback; Microorganisms; Nanoparticles; Scattering; Silicon compounds;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2012 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1839-6
