Article
Biology
Kwi Shan Seah, Vinodkumar Saranathan
Summary: The study of color patterns in the animal integument is a fundamental question in biology. Lepidopteran species have been exemplary models in this field due to their relative simplicity and elegance. However, the formation of wing scale nanostructures in Lepidoptera is still not well understood. This study focuses on the developmental study of hierarchical scale nanostructures in Parides eurimedes and other papilionid species, revealing a previously undocumented role for F-actin in the morphogenesis of complex wing scale nanostructures, likely specific to the Papilionidae.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yang Liu, Fushan Li, Wei Huang
Summary: Hybrid perovskite family shows exciting optoelectronic properties and chemical/physical versatilities, making it a potential candidate for photonic applications. Micro-/nanoarchitectures play a critical role in determining the photonic properties and spatially patterned arrays through photon-matter-structure interactions. This review summarizes the perovskite micro-/nanoarchitectures and their applications in photonics, including the materials, structures, processing techniques, and the promotion of photon-emitting, -sensing, and -modulating applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Krisztian Kertesz, Zsofia Baji, Andras Deak, Gabor Piszter, Zsolt Razga, Zsolt Balint, Laszlo Peter Biro
Summary: The modification of photonic nanoarchitectures in butterfly wing scales with different nanostructures was studied both experimentally and through modeling. By using additive ALD and subtractive plasma etching, the color of all nanoarchitectures on butterfly wings could be controlled. Physical models like Langmuir-Blodgett multilayers were used to simulate the effects, with more complex structures showing variations in alterations attributed to their porous structures.
COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jinwoo Lee, Yeongju Jung, MinJae Lee, June Sik Hwang, Jiang Guo, Wooseop Shin, JinKi Min, Kyung Rok Pyun, Huseung Lee, Yaerim Lee, Junichiro Shiomi, Young-Jin Kim, Byung-Wook Kim, Seung Hwan Ko
Summary: Butterfly wings have evolved complex nanostructures that give them excellent optical properties and the ability to regulate temperature. Inspired by this, scientists have developed a biomimetic film that mimics the nanostructure of butterfly wings, demonstrating outstanding radiative cooling and structural coloring functionalities.
NANOSCALE HORIZONS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ashutosh Sharma, K. Karuppasamy, Dhanasekaran Vikraman, Yoona Cho, Kathalingam Adaikalam, Jan G. Korvink, Hyun-Seok Kim, Bharat Sharma
Summary: A hybrid design of metal-oxide/carbon nanostructures and specific gas filtration layers can enhance the gas selectivity and response of metal-oxide semiconductor-based chemiresistors, resulting in excellent gas sensing properties at room temperature.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Kenji Nishida, Haruhiko Adachi, Minoru Moriyama, Ryo Futahashi, Paul E. Hanson, Shigeru Kondo
Summary: A previously undiscovered mechanism of butterfly wing coloration patterns was found in two distantly related butterfly species, Siproeta stelenes and Philaethria diatonica. The coloration is derived from a liquid retained in the wing membrane, rather than solid pigments, nanostructures of scales, or the color of the cuticular membrane. The green region of the wing contains a space filled with green liquid and living cells, while the non-green region lacks this feature. Pigment analysis confirmed that the color of the liquid comes from hemolymph components, bilin and carotenoid pigments. This discovery expands our understanding of how butterfly wings obtain their coloration and patterns.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Cedric Finet, Qifeng Ruan, Yi Yang Bei, John You En Chan, Vinodkumar Saranathan, Joel K. W. Yang, Antonia Monteiro
Summary: Terrestrial organisms rarely possess optical transparency, but some butterflies and moths have evolved transparent wings through loss of pigments and alteration of wing scales. In this study, we investigated the mechanism of wing transparency in the butterfly Phanus vitreus. We found that transparency is achieved by loss of pigments and vertical arrangement of normal scales, combined with an anti-reflective nipple array on exposed parts of the wing membrane. The blueish coloration of transparent regions is attributed to the properties of the wing membrane and local scale nanostructures.
JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY INTERFACE
(2023)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Leila Hajshahvaladi, Hassan Kaatuzian, Mohammad Danaie
Summary: This paper presents an optical refractive index sensor based on a hybrid photonic-plasmonic crystal structure, utilizing metal nano-rods to enhance sensitivity and figure of merit, making it suitable for sensing applications in optic communication wavelengths.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Ningsheng Chen, Shufeng Tian, Fawu Wang, Peijun Shi, Lihong Liu, Miaoyuan Xiao, Enlong Liu, Wenqing Tang, Mahfuzur Rahman, Marcelo Somos-Valenzuela
Summary: This study aims to determine the mechanism of the three largest catastrophic rockslides in the eastern Tibetan Plateau over the past 20 years using field investigation, remote sensing, and runoff analysis. The multi-wing butterfly effects (MWBE) of climatic factors and weak earthquakes are identified as drivers of the catastrophic rockslide disasters. The catastrophic rockslide was ultimately inferred to be a nonlinear chaotic process, but prediction and forecasting of rockslide based on the MWBE in the early stages are possible and essential.
GEOSCIENCE FRONTIERS
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maurice Osotsi, Wang Zhang, Imran Zada, Jiajun Gu, Qinglei Liu, Di Zhang
Summary: Natural biological systems continuously develop efficient mechanisms to counter the effects of increasing human population and depleting energy resources, with intelligent mechanisms that can detect environmental changes, store information, and respond to stimuli. Replication of bio-inspired functional materials guarantees enhancement of characteristics and performance.
NATIONAL SCIENCE REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Chang-kwon Kang, Madhu Sridhar, Rachel Twigg, Jeremy Pohly, Taeyoung Lee, Hikaru Aono
Summary: This study tests the hypothesis that the aerodynamic performance of butterflies improves at reduced density conditions by considering the fluid-structure interaction of flexible wings. The results show that at higher altitudes, butterflies are able to generate sufficient lift to offset their weight, aided by a nonlinear wing-wake interaction mechanism called "wake-capture".
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nianze Shang, Yi Cheng, Shen Ao, Gulimire Tuerdi, Mengwen Li, Xiaoyu Wang, Hao Hong, Zehui Li, Xiaoyan Zhang, Wangyang Fu, Kaihui Liu, Zhongfan Liu
Summary: Compared to traditional sensor device arrays, optical fiber systems capable of wide-range detection are gradually emerging as strong candidates for distributed monitoring owing to their simplified structure. However, the working mechanism of optical fiber sensors limits their use to the detection of physical parameters such as refractive index and is an obstacle for the detection of small doses of molecules by optical fiber systems.
ACTA PHYSICO-CHIMICA SINICA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lifeng Han, Yuheng Liu, Chaoqun Chang, Meng Liu, Zhikun Peng, Feilong Gong
Summary: In this study, we reported the design of a cactus-like Mo-WO3 nanoarchitecture which exhibited significantly improved NO2 sensing performance. The nanoarchitecture showed enhanced sensitivity and decreased recovery time compared to pristine WO3.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhaoran Chu, Zheng Ding, Xuanjun Ning, A. Yimihan, Menghan Wang, Kan Shao, Wenwei Tang, Cheng Chen, Jianzhong Bai
Summary: This article presents a rapid curing method for preparing colloidal photonic crystal films, which exhibit good properties and potential applications.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Doekele G. Stavenga, Heinrich L. Leertouwer, Kentaro Arikawa
Summary: Previously, it was believed that the coloration of butterfly wings was related to display and camouflage during resting. However, the high translucence of butterfly wings allows light to pass through, increasing their visibility during flight. The reflected light on the upper side of the wings is used for signal transmission, while the lower side is used for camouflage. Therefore, transmitted light also plays an important role in butterfly's visual signaling.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Vlad Dinca, Zsolt Balint, Raluca Voda, Leonardo Dapporto, Paul D. N. Hebert, Roger Vila
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Krisztian Kertesz, Gabor Piszter, Zsolt Balint, Laszlo P. Biro
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Geza Mark, Krisztian Kertesz, Gabor Piszter, Zsolt Balint, Laszlo P. Biro
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Gabor Piszter, Krisztian Kertesz, Zsolt Balint, Laszlo Peter Biro
Article
Entomology
Zsolt Balint, Gergely Peter Katona, Zsolt Endre Horvath, Krisztian Kertesz, Gabor Piszter, Laszlo Peter Biro
ARTHROPOD STRUCTURE & DEVELOPMENT
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gabor Piszter, Krisztian Kertesz, Zsolt Endre Horvath, Zsolt Balint, Laszlo Peter Biro
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Gabor Piszter, Krisztian Kertesz, Zsolt Balint, Laszlo Peter Biro
Article
Entomology
Balazs Toth, Gergely Katona, Zsolt Balint
NOTA LEPIDOPTEROLOGICA
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Krisztian Kertesz, Zsofia Baji, Andras Deak, Gabor Piszter, Zsolt Razga, Zsolt Balint, Laszlo Peter Biro
Summary: The modification of photonic nanoarchitectures in butterfly wing scales with different nanostructures was studied both experimentally and through modeling. By using additive ALD and subtractive plasma etching, the color of all nanoarchitectures on butterfly wings could be controlled. Physical models like Langmuir-Blodgett multilayers were used to simulate the effects, with more complex structures showing variations in alterations attributed to their porous structures.
COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Krisztian Kertesz, Zsolt Balint, Gabor Piszter, Zsolt Endre Horvath, Laszlo Peter Biro
Summary: Color plays a crucial role in communication for day-flying butterflies, generated by both chemical pigments and photonic nanostructures. These nanostructures, developed within the wing scales of butterflies, are controlled by genes and require well-defined measurement methods for accurate characterization.
ARTHROPOD STRUCTURE & DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Zsolt Balint, Pierre Boyer, Jose Cerdena, Jackie Farfan Larico, Jadwiga Lorenc-Brudecka, Carlos Prieto, Tomasz W. Pyrcz
Summary: This study revised the Transandean-Andean genus Johnsonita based on wing and genitalia morphology, describing seven new species and providing an identification key, type material revision, descriptions or redescriptions, and diagnosis for all recognized taxa. Lectotypes were designated for two nominal species, and male secondary wing characters were tabulated. A brief discussion on classification, life-history, and male secondary characters of Johnsonita was presented.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gabor Piszter, Krisztian Kertesz, Gabor Sramko, Virag Krizsik, Zsolt Balint, Laszlo Peter Biro
Summary: The majority of Lycaenidae species belonging to the tribe Polyommatini have males exhibiting structural coloration on their dorsal wing surfaces, which plays a role in sexual signaling and shows remarkable concordance with population genetic structure.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Zsolt Balint, Andrew Parker, Abigail Ingram, Krisztian Kertesz, Gabor Piszter, Zsolt E. Horvath, Levente Illes, Laszlo Peter Biro
Summary: Research on Trichonis Hewitson, 1865 species revealed that the scales on male individuals exhibit a granulated nature composed mainly of CaCO3, with a UV absorption band, influencing their optical properties. Females do not have granulated scales.
ARTHROPOD STRUCTURE & DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gabor Piszter, Krisztian Kertesz, David Kovacs, Daniel Zambo, Zsofia Baji, Levente Illes, Gergely Nagy, Jozsef Sandor Pap, Zsolt Balint, Laszlo Peter Biro
Summary: Solar radiation can be used for water treatment, hydrogen generation, and CO2 reduction. By tuning the supported photocatalysts and using spectral engineering, the efficiency and selectivity can be improved. Biologically-derived photonic nanoarchitectures can enhance photocatalytic performance. The combination of photonic nanoarchitectures and photocatalysts can significantly increase the photodegradation of pollutants in water.
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Gabor Piszter, Krisztian Kertesz, Zsolt Balint, Laszlo P. Biro
BIOINSPIRATION, BIOMIMETICS, AND BIOREPLICATION IX
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Mohammadreza Kasravi, Alireza Yaghoobi, Tahereh Tayebi, Mahsa Hojabri, Abdolkarim Talebi Taheri, Fatemeh Shirzad, Bahram Jambar Nooshin, Radman Mazloomnejad, Armin Ahmadi, Fatemeh A. Tehrani, Ghasem Yazdanpanah, Mohammad Hadi Farjoo, Hassan Niknejad
Summary: As a promising approach in translational medicine, the decellularization of discarded livers to produce bioscaffolds that support recellularization has potential in overcoming the limitations of conventional liver transplantation. In this study, the researchers investigated the use of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibition to preserve the extracellular matrix (ECM) during liver decellularization. The results demonstrated that the application of an MMP inhibitor significantly improved the preservation of ECM components and mechanical properties of the bioscaffolds, which supported cell viability and function in vitro. The study also confirmed that the MMP inhibition led to the inhibition of MMP2 and MMP9, providing a novel method to enhance ECM preservation during liver decellularization.
BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Mohammadsadegh Nadimifar, Weiguang Jin, Clara Coll-Satue, Gizem Bor, Paul Joseph Kempen, Ali Akbar Moosavi-Movahedi, Leticia Hosta-Rigau
Summary: This study presents a metal-phenolic self-assembly approach that can prepare nanoparticles fully made of hemoglobin. The nanoparticles exhibit good oxygen binding and releasing capabilities.
BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Jyoti Kumari, Roel Hammink, Jochem Baaij, Frank A. D. T. G. Wagener, Paul H. J. Kouwer
Summary: Fibrosis is the formation of fibrous connective tissue in response to injury, leading to organ dysfunction. A novel hybrid hydrogel combining synthetic polyisocyanide with hyaluronic acid has been developed, showing strong antifibrotic properties.
BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES
(2024)
Letter
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Melissa Machado Rodrigues, Cristian Padilha Fontoura, Charlene Silvestrin Celi Garcia, Sandro Tomaz Martins, Joao Antonio Pegas Henriques, Carlos Alejandro Figueroa, Mariana Roesch Ely, Cesar Aguzzoli
BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Jessica Polak, David Sachs, Nino Scherrer, Adrian Suess, Huan Liu, Mitchell Levesque, Sabine Werner, Edoardo Mazza, Gaetana Restivo, Mirko Meboldt, Costanza Giampietro
Summary: Human skin equivalents (HSEs) play a crucial role in tissue engineering. This study introduces a 3D-printed culture insert to apply a static radial constraint on HSEs and examines its effects on tissue characteristics. The results show that the diameter of the culture insert significantly influences tissue contraction, fibroblast and matrix organization, keratinocyte differentiation, epidermal stratification, and basement membrane formation. This study provides important insights for the design of skin tissue engineering.
BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES
(2024)
Review
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Shiliang Chen, Tianming Du, Hanbing Zhang, Jing Qi, Yanping Zhang, Yongliang Mu, Aike Qiao
Summary: This paper reviewed the primary methods for improving the overall properties of biodegradable zinc stents. It discussed the mechanical properties, degradation behavior, and biocompatibility of various improvement strategies. Alloying was found to be the most common, simple, and effective method for improving mechanical properties. Deformation processing and surface modification further improved the mechanical properties and biological activity of zinc alloys. Meanwhile, structural design could endow stents with special properties. Manufacturing zinc alloys with excellent properties and exploring their interaction mechanism with the human body are areas for future research.
BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES
(2024)
