Frontiers in Soft Matter,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3
Published: Sept. 13, 2023
We
produce
solid
silica
dry
foam
structures
that
exhibit
structural
color.
For
this
purpose,
we
use
densely
packed
colloidal
microgels
decorated
with
nanoparticles
are
much
smaller
than
the
microgels.
By
concentrating
and
overpacking
microgel
particles,
can
control
their
morphology
so
spontaneously
form
honeycomb-like
or
networks.
obtain
pure
by
burning
organic
polymer,
leaving
behind
The
resulting
foams
vivid
colors.
color
changing
particles’
size
degree
of
compression.
Furthermore,
thanks
to
softness
compression
also
lead
appearance
facets.
This
faceting
behavior
distinguishes
from
hard
spherical
particles.
present
details
about
synthesis
fabrication
strategies
report
on
a
comprehensive
characterization
optical
properties.
Our
study
provides
insight
into
innovative
self-assembled
materials
colors
templating.
International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(4), P. 042003 - 042003
Published: April 16, 2024
Abstract
Over
millions
of
years
natural
evolution,
organisms
have
developed
nearly
perfect
structures
and
functions.
The
self-fabrication
serves
as
a
valuable
source
inspiration
for
designing
the
next-generation
structural
materials,
is
driving
future
paradigm
shift
modern
materials
science
engineering.
However,
complex
multifunctional
integrated
optimization
far
exceed
capability
artificial
design
fabrication
technology,
new
manufacturing
methods
are
urgently
needed
to
achieve
efficient
reproduction
biological
As
one
most
advanced
technologies
21st
century,
laser
processing
technology
provides
an
solution
critical
challenges
bionic
manufacturing.
This
review
outlines
principles,
strategies,
potential
applications,
challenges,
development
outlook
in
domains.
Three
primary
strategies
laser-based
elucidated:
subtractive
manufacturing,
equivalent
additive
progress
trends
applied
micro/nano
surfaces,
surface
strengthening,
aiming
spatial
structures,
reported.
Finally,
key
problems
faced
by
its
limitations,
existing
discussed.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 4, 2025
Abstract
Structural
colors
find
wide
applications
for
color
printing,
intelligent
display,
filtering
imaging,
etc.,
owing
to
their
benefits,
including
high
resolution,
stable
properties,
and
dynamic
tunability.
This
review
first
illustrates
the
mechanisms
of
structural
generation,
such
as
surface
plasmon
resonances,
localized
Fabry‐Perot
Mie
etc.
It
then
proposes
recent
technological
strategies
employed
realize
colors.
The
integration
with
functional
materials
like
phase‐change,
along
development
control
microfluidic
chips,
micro‐electro‐mechanical
system
drivers,
microheaters,
represents
key
approaches
spectrum
regulation.
Furthermore,
assesses
performance,
advantages,
limitations
various
technologies
Finally,
this
concluded
a
section
on
future
challenges
prospects
in
large‐area
fabrication,
practical
applications,
performance
improvement.
explains
current
typical
smart
windows,
adaptive
camouflage,
sensors,
explores
processing
methods
that
can
achieve
large‐area,
high‐fidelity
preparation
colors,
nanoimprint,
deep
ultraviolet
lithography,
immersion
laser
field
promises
advancements
high‐density
data
storage,
information
encryption,
broader
market
applications.
SusMat,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 27, 2024
Abstract
Carbon‐based
fiber
materials
are
widely
used
in
aerospace,
military,
and
electronics
owing
to
their
outstanding
comprehensive
properties.
However,
the
high
degree
of
crystallization
chemical
inertness
surfaces
impede
coloring
such
by
traditional
dyeing
methods,
thereby
limiting
application
a
broader
field.
Exploring
advanced
micro/nano‐processing
technology
for
colored
carbon‐based
has
become
growing
interdisciplinary
research
area
recent
years.
Therefore,
this
review
comprehensively
discusses
structure‒color‒function
relationships
materials.
The
structure
properties
responsible
challenges
methods
discussed.
Moreover,
color‐generating
mechanisms
underlying
display
structural
colors
living
organisms
due
fundamental
optical
phenomena,
including
thin/multilayer‐film
interference,
diffraction
grating,
scattering,
photonic
crystals,
described.
Furthermore,
progress
bio‐inspirated
prepared
via
micro/nanoscale
manufacturing
strategies
is
reviewed.
In
addition,
emerging
applications
various
fields
presented.
Finally,
possible
future
directions
design,
large‐scale
production,
composites
discussed,
aiming
promote
material
design
innovative
next‐generation
systems
related
engineering
fields.
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(3), P. 1442 - 1450
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
Magnetism-responsive
photonic
crystals
can
achieve
contactless
external-field
control.
Thus,
they
have
considerable
potential
applications
in
areas
such
as
displays,
sensing,
and
anticounterfeiting.
However,
overcoming
the
limitations
of
traditional
liquid
systems
designing
solid-state
magnetically
responsive
capable
repeatable
instantaneous
color
change
response
to
a
magnetic
field
still
presents
significant
challenges.
Herein,
based
on
agarose-locust
bean
gum
hydrogel
(AG-LBG)
superparamagnetic
Fe3O4@SiO2
nanoclusters,
we
propose
new
strategy
fabricating
repeatable,
instantaneous,
chromogenic,
magnetism-responsive
(AG-LBG/Fe3O4@SiO2).
The
special
large-pore
network
structure
AG-LBG
endows
it
with
internal
fluidity
at
microscale,
ensuring
reordering
solid
state
Fe3O4@SiO2.
Given
these
features,
AG-LBG/Fe3O4@SiO2
had
displays
sensing.
This
work
provided
viable
for
simple
inexpensive
preparation
crystals.
Carbon
fiber
(CF)
has
been
widely
used
in
aerospace,
military,
infrastructure,
sports,
and
leisure
fields
owing
to
its
excellent
mechanical
properties,
superior
corrosion
friction
resistances,
thermal
stability,
lightweight.
However,
the
ultrablack
appearance
derived
from
extremely
strong
absorption
of
light
throughout
entire
visible
region
makes
it
difficult
satisfy
aesthetic
pleasurable
demands
colorful
world
limits
their
applications
a
broader
field.
Herein,
inspired
by
Japanese
jewel
beetle,
double-layer
ultrathin
Al2O3/TiO2
composite
structure
was
fabricated
on
CFs
atomic
layer
deposition
method.
exhibited
desired
color
diversity
controlling
thickness
Al2O3
TiO2
films
without
changing
total
film's
structure.
Meanwhile,
colored
have
no
change/destruction
after
series
environmental
durability
measurements
remarkable
superdurability
flame
retardancy.
Our
work
provides
insights
for
innovative,
high-performance,
multifunctional
CF
that
can
help
achieve
high
quality
sustainable
development
industry.
