Journal article
Solid-state autocatalysis and oscillatory reactions in silicate glass systems
We report the first demonstration of autocatalysis and oscillatory behaviour in the solid-state where no decomposition process is involved. Our material system is solid-state silica glass impregnated with hydrogen. It is at the heart of photosensitivity in glass-based optical waveguides and devices, which have many applications including telecommunication devices, fibre lasers, and optical sensors.
Consequently, the results reported here extend the engineering of chemical complexity to a previously uncharted area in materials science of particular relevance to photonic applications. Diagnosis is carried out optically, opening up a new approach to characterisation of such catalytic processes generally.
Language: | English |
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Year: | 2006 |
Pages: | 595-600 |
ISSN: | 18730310 and 00304018 |
Types: | Journal article |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.optcom.2005.11.004 |