Abstract
In this work, the hierarchical micro/nanostructures of Morpho butterfly scales were employed for chemical sensing purposes. We observed that the color and the brightness of the butterfly wings change obviously when the surrounding medium was altered. With an optical system setup, we quantified the shift of the major reflection peak and the change in peak intensity, which corresponds to the observed change of color and brightness. In order to guiding the engineering design of artificial butterfly scales as a new platform for chemical sensors, we further constructed two-dimensional optical models with three different geometrical designs. Rigorous coupled wave analysis technique was employed to analyze the models. By comparing the modeling results with experiments, we identified the key characteristics of the butterfly scales that were relevant to chemical sensing applications. These characteristics should be implemented and optimized in designing and fabricating the bio-inspired sensors for sensitive and selective detection of closely related chemicals.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
