Brochosomes, which are nanoscopic buckyball-shaped granules produced by leafhoppers,
are one of the most intricate structures discovered in nature. Various functions of …

Biomineralization process regulates the growth of inorganic minerals by complex molecules,
proteins, and cells, endowing bio-materials with marvels structures and excellent properties …

A fundamental question regarding light scattering is how whiteness, generated from multiple
scattering, can be obtained from thin layers of materials. This challenge arises from the …

The escalating need for enhanced cryptographic security necessitates the development of
advanced materials designed for the secure storage and transmission of information …

Abstract Aqueous Zinc–Iodine (Zn–I2) batteries are promising candidates as energy storage
system because of their high safety and low cost, but their application is hindered by the …

Structural color is an optical phenomenon resulting from light interacting with nanostructured
materials. Although structural color (SC) is widespread in the tree of life, the underlying …

The multispectral compatible infrared camouflage technology is implemented these days to
counter the developing infrared detectors and detectors of other bands. However, the conflict …

The biological world has produced a wealth of complex photonic materials offering
abundant design inspirations. However, creating these intricate photonic structures …

Reflective displays have the advantages of energy efficiency, high brightness, eye
protection, and good readability, making them an attractive display technology. Photonic …

In nature, leafhoppers cover their body surfaces with brochosomes as a protective coating.
These leafhopper-produced brochosomes are hollow, buckyball-shaped, nanoscopic …