A Fundamental Study into the Surface Functionalization of Soft Glass Microstructured Optical Fibers via Silane Coupling Agents

Debs, JohnEbendorff-Heidepreim, HeikeQuinton, Jamie SMonro, Tanya2015-12-100733-8724http://hdl.handle.net/1885/54172A method for the functionalization of surfaces within soft glass microstructured optical fibers has been developed, using self assembled monolayers (SAMs) of silane coupling agents. We demonstrate the use of measurements of the fiber capillary fill rate,Keywords: Adsorption kinetics; Bio-photonics; Chemical fibers; Fiber glass; Fill rates; Functionalization; Functionalized; Internal surfaces; Lead-silicate glass; Micro-structured optical fibers; Microstructured fibers; Positive tests; Sams; Silane coupling agents; Microstructured fibers; Soft glass; Surface functionalizationA Fundamental Study into the Surface Functionalization of Soft Glass Microstructured Optical Fibers via Silane Coupling Agents200910.1109/JLT.2008.20048842016-02-24