MAGNETIC POROUS PHOTONIC CRYSTAL PARTICLES AND METHOD OF MAKING

摘要

The invention produces porous particles that produce a predetermined optical response and that may be manipulated magnetically. A preferred particle of the invention has a porous structure (12) that produces a predetermined optical response and magnetic material (14) adhered to the particle. Another preferred particle is amphiphilic. The optical response provided by a particle of the invention enables particles of the invention to be used in sensing, labeling, signaling, display and many other applications. The magnetic nature of the present magnetic particles permits the particles themselves to be manipulated, e.g., vibrated, moved, and re-oriented. The porous particles can also be used to control, move, and/or deliver small volumes of liquids and solids associated with the particles.