journal article·2026-01Open access

Plasmonic Tamm Resonance in a Conjugated‐Polymer Biointerface for Efficient Cell Photostimulation

Andrea Rossini, Fabio Marangi, Chiara Florindi, Andrea Pianetti, Giulia Simoncini, Michele Magnozzi, Francesco Bisio, Francesco Scotognella, Guglielmo Lanzani, Giuseppe Maria Paternò

Advanced Optical Materials· Volume 14· Issue 3

Abstract

Abstract Plasmonic resonances offer a powerful way for confining light and amplify interactions at materials interfaces. Among them, Tamm plasmons that arise at the interface between a metal film and a photonic crystal are particularly attractive because they can be excited at normal incidence and support strong field localization. In the specific case of porous or corrugated metal layers, the resonance field can extend to the metal/air interface, where it becomes accessible to overlying materials. Here, a Tamm plasmon device (TD) is introduced fabricated by depositing a corrugated silver layer on a SiO 2 /TiO 2 mesoporous distributed Bragg reflector, and tuned to support a Tamm plasmon resonance at 575 nm to enhance light–matter interaction at the bioelectronic interface to maximize cell photostimulation. The TD enhances polymer absorption, influences emission and photothermal response. When interfaced with living cells, this translates into efficient light‐driven depolarization at reduced excitation intensity. By concentrating evanescent fields at the polymer interface and acting as an asymmetrical open resonant cavity, the TD architecture markedly lowers the optical energy threshold for cell photostimulation. This versatile platform offers new opportunities for low‐power photothermal therapies, neuromodulation, and advanced optoelectronic applications.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Photonic Crystals and Applications · Plasmonic and Surface Plasmon Research · Photonic and Optical Devices

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Affiliations

Department of Physics Politecnico di Milano Milano 20133 Italy

Center for Nano Science and Technology Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia Milano 20134 Italy

Department of Applied Science and Technology Politecnico di Torino Torino Italy

Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences University of Milano ‐Bicocca Milano 10129 Italy

OptMatLab Dipartimento di Fisica Università degli Studi di Genova Via Dodecaneso 33 Genova 20126

Superconducting and Other Innovative Materials and Devices Institute (SPIN) Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) Corso F.M. Perrone 24 Genova 16152 Italy

Funding

HORIZON EUROPE European Research Council · Horizon 2020

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