Optical biomimetics, the study of natural systems to inspire novel solutions to problems in optical technologies, has attracted growing interest. Optical biomimetics reviews key research in this area, focusing on the techniques and approaches used to characterise and mimic naturally occurring optical effects.Beginning with an overview of natural photonic structures, Optical biomimetics goes on to discuss optical applications of biomolecules, such as retinylidene and bacteriorhodopsin, polarisation effects in natural photonic structures and their applications, and biomimetic nanostructures for…mehr
Optical biomimetics, the study of natural systems to inspire novel solutions to problems in optical technologies, has attracted growing interest. Optical biomimetics reviews key research in this area, focusing on the techniques and approaches used to characterise and mimic naturally occurring optical effects.Beginning with an overview of natural photonic structures, Optical biomimetics goes on to discuss optical applications of biomolecules, such as retinylidene and bacteriorhodopsin, polarisation effects in natural photonic structures and their applications, and biomimetic nanostructures for anti-reflection (AR) devices. Control of iridescence in natural photonic structures is explored through the case of butterfly scales, alongside a consideration of nanostructure fabrication using natural synthesis. The investigation into silk optical materials is followed by a final discussion of the control of florescence in natural photonic structures.With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, Optical biomimetics is a valuable guide for scientists and engineers in both academia and industry who are already studying biomimetics, and a fascinating introduction for those who wish to move into this interesting new field.
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Woodhead Publishing Series in Electronic and Optical Materials
Dr. Maryanne Large is Research Manager at Canon Information Systems Australia (CiSRA) Cisra, the Australian Canon research facility. She is also Adjunct Professor at the University of Sydney, working with the Institute of Photonics and Optical Sciences (IPOS). As a result of her interest in microstructured polymer fibers, Dr. Large co-founded a company, Kiriama Pty Ltd., as a vehicle to supply speciality polymer optical fibers and capillaries.
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Woodhead Publishing Series in Electronic and Optical Materials
introduction
Chapter 1: Natural photonic structures: an overview
Abstract:
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Photonic structures found in nature
1.3 Examples of optical biomimetic devices
1.4 Biomimetic approaches to fabrication of optical devices
1.5 Conclusion
1.6 Acknowledgements
Chapter 2: Optical applications of biomolecules
Abstract:
2.1 Introduction: biomimetics and biotechnology
2.2 Retinylidene proteins for optical devices
2.3 Applications of bacteriorhodopsin
2.4 Enhancing bacteriorhodopsin for device applications
2.5 Conclusions and future trends
2.6 Acknowledgements
Chapter 3: Polarisation effects in natural photonic structures and their applications
