Photonic Sensors, Volume. 15, Issue 2, 250227(2025)

Exploration of Biologically-Inspired Nanostructures: Review on the Sensing Potential and Technological Integration of the Morpho Butterfly Wing

AHMED Mian Aizaz, HU Dingwen, SHI Yaqi, CHEN Yinpeng, AKHAVAN Shahab, and YANG Zongyin

The surge in demand for cost-effective, lightweight, and rapidly responsive sensors has propelled research in various fields, and traditional sensors face limitations in performing up to the mark due to their intrinsic properties and a lack of innovative fabrication techniques. Consequently, over the last decade, a notable shift has been toward harnessing naturally existing nanostructures to develop efficient and versatile sensing devices. One such nanostructure in morpho butterfly wings has attracted attention because of its vibrant uniqueness and diverse sensing properties. This review will explore recent interdisciplinary research endeavors on the nanostructure, including chemical, vapor, and acoustic detection. Furthermore, its potential as an infrared sensor, considerations related to heat transfer properties, and a brief overview of various replication techniques and challenges encountered in reproducing the intricate nanostructure are discussed.

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AHMED Mian Aizaz, HU Dingwen, SHI Yaqi, CHEN Yinpeng, AKHAVAN Shahab, YANG Zongyin. Exploration of Biologically-Inspired Nanostructures: Review on the Sensing Potential and Technological Integration of the Morpho Butterfly Wing[J]. Photonic Sensors, 2025, 15(2): 250227

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Received: Mar. 4, 2024

Accepted: May. 13, 2025

Published Online: May. 13, 2025

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DOI:10.1007/s13320-024-0741-1

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