An adaptive multispectral mechano-optical system for multipurpose applications

L Liang, R Yu, SJH Ong, Y Yang, B Zhang, G Ji, ZJ Xu - ACS nano, 2023 - ACS Publications
Mechano-optical systems with on-demand adaptability and a broad spectrum from the
visible to microwave are critical for complex multiband electromagnetic (EM) applications …

Three‐dimensional electrochromic soft photonic crystals based on MXene‐integrated blue phase liquid crystals for bioinspired visible and infrared camouflage

X Zhang, Y Yang, P Xue, C Valenzuela… - Angewandte Chemie …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Developing bioinspired camouflage materials that can adaptively change color in the visible
and infrared (IR) regions is an intriguing but challenging task. Herein, we report an emerging …

Whole-infrared-band camouflage with dual-band radiative heat dissipation

B Qin, Y Zhu, Y Zhou, M Qiu, Q Li - Light: Science & Applications, 2023 - nature.com
Advanced multispectral detection technologies have emerged as a significant threat to
objects, necessitating the use of multiband camouflage. However, achieving effective …

Cephalopod-Inspired Nanomaterials for Optical and Thermal Regulation: Mechanisms, Applications and Perspectives

J Zhang, P Wang, W Xie, H Wang, Y Zhang, H Zhou - ACS nano, 2024 - ACS Publications
The manipulation of interactions between light and matter plays a crucial role in the
evolution of organisms and a better life for humans. As a result of natural selection, precise …

Recent progress of bio-inspired camouflage materials: from visible to infrared range

X Bu, H Bai - Chemical Research in Chinese Universities, 2023 - Springer
T he adaptability of biological organisms to the environment is reflected in many aspects,
especially in their camouflage of appearance. Inspired by biological camouflage strategies …

Hierarchical visible-infrared-microwave scattering surfaces for multispectral camouflage

Y Huang, Y Zhu, B Qin, Y Zhou, R Qin, P Ghosh… - …, 2022 - degruyter.com
Multispectral camouflage, especially for the infrared-microwave range, is an essential
technology for the safety of facilities, vehicles, and humans. So far, it has been realized …

Chameleon-inspired tunable multi-layered infrared-modulating system via stretchable liquid metal microdroplets in elastomer film

Y Zhang, H Zhu, S An, W Xing, B Fu, P Tao… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
This report presents liquid metal-based infrared-modulating materials and systems with
multiple modes to regulate the infrared reflection. Inspired by the brightness adjustment in …

[HTML][HTML] Octopus-inspired deception and signaling systems from an exceptionally-stable acene variant

P Pratakshya, C Xu, DJ Dibble, A Mukazhanova… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Multifunctional platforms that can dynamically modulate their color and appearance have
attracted attention for applications as varied as displays, signaling, camouflage, anti …

Cephalopod-inspired polymer composites with mechanically tunable infrared properties

B Yao, X Xu, Z Han, W Xu, G Yang, J Guo, G Li… - Science Bulletin, 2023 - Elsevier
Cephalopods have evolved an all-soft skin that can rapidly display colors for protection,
predation, or communication. Development of synthetic analogs to mimic such color …

A multilayer film based on thin-film interference and impedance matching for dual-laser and infrared stealth as well as thermal management

F Zhi-chang, C Zi-ming, W Fu-qiang, D Yan, Z Xin-ping… - Optik, 2023 - Elsevier
Multispectral compatible stealth encounters higher challenges and requirements with the
combined application of multiple detection technologies. This paper proposes a multilayer …