Single‑Crystal Colloidal Photonics for Infrared Bragg Diffraction (Method and Apparatus for Fabrication of Large Three‑Dimensional Single Colloidal Crystals for Bragg Diffraction of Infrared Light, Tech ID: 22‑021)
Technology Overview: This technology enables large‑area, three‑dimensional single colloidal crystals with high structural order for infrared (IR) Bragg diffraction. The method overcomes domain boundaries and defects common in colloidal self‑assembly, producing monolithic photonic crystals with precise lattice control. The resulting materials support IR filtering, waveguiding, and sensing functions.
Industry Pain Point: Photonic crystal fabrication often yields small, defect‑prone domains that limit device performance.
NJIT Solution: A scalable process for defect‑minimized, large‑area single crystals tailored for IR photonics.
Key Features & Advantages
- Large, single‑domain 3D colloidal crystals
- Engineered lattice for IR Bragg diffraction
- Scalable, reproducible fabrication
- Enables advanced photonic components
Development Stage: TRL 4–5 – Laboratory demonstration of process and optical performance.
Target Markets
- Photonic/IR components
- Optical sensing & filtering
- Advanced materials suppliers
Market Opportunity
- Photonics components market (2026): ~$70B
- CAGR: ~7–8%
- 2035 projection: ~$120–130B
Commercial & IP Details
Inventors: Paul Chaikin, Andrew Hollingsworth, Boris Khusid, Qian Lei, William V. Meyer, Mary Murphy