3D Printed Functionally Graded Plasmonic Constructs

A new class of 3D functionally graded plasmonic materials and devices manufactured through 3D printing is presented. Up to eight different plasmonic inks are interwoven into a single functionally graded construct. Both continuous and discrete 3D gradients in plasmonic properties are realized. The approach is applied toward engineering of next-generation plasmonic devices. Specifically, the manufacturing of a novel functionally graded plasmonic night-vision contact lens is demonstrated.

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