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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
Abstract:
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Principles of polarisation
3.3 Experimental techniques to study polarisation
3.4 Polarisation structures in insects
3.5 Bio-inspired applications: anti-counterfeiting patterns
3.6 Conclusion
Chapter 4: Biomimetic nanostructures for anti-reflection (AR) devices
Abstract:
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Anti-reflection (AR)
4.3 Gradient refractive index structures
4.4 Biomimetic photonic and anti-reflecting nanostructures
4.5 Future trends and conclusions
4.6 Acknowledgements
4.8 Appendix: glossary of terms
Chapter 5: Control of iridescence in natural photonic structures: the case of butterfly scales
Abstract:
5.1 Introduction to structural colour
5.2 Types of structural colour in butterflies
5.3 Control of iridescence
5.4 Perspectives on butterfly biomimetics
Chapter 6: Fabrication of nanostructures using natural synthesis: optical materials using silk
Abstract:
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Silk optics and photonics
6.3 Silk electronics and optoelectronics
6.4 Conclusion
Chapter 7: Fluorescence control in natural green fluorescent protein (GFP)-based photonic structures of reef corals
Abstract:
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Green fluorescent protein (GFP) structure and diversity
7.3 Photoactive fluorescent proteins (PAFPs)
7.4 Conclusion
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