Polymer based UV Induced Nanocomposites with Metal and Semiconductor Nanoparticles

A. A. Smirnov, A. Afanasiev, N. Bityurin

The purpose of this review is to draw the readers’ attention to the problem of in situ formation of nanoparticles of different kinds just within the polymer matrix by means of light irradiation. This offers an opportunity for patterning the initially homogeneous materials because the formation of nanoparticles strongly changes their optical properties. It would be very useful in photonics applications.