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Biomimetic microstructures for photonic and fluidic synergies

  • Maria Vasileiou , Theodora Mpatzaka , Dimitris Alexandropoulos and Nikolaos A. Vainos EMAIL logo

Abstract

Nature-inspired micro- and nano-structures offer a unique platform for the development of novel synergetic systems combining photonic and microfluidic functionalities. In this context, we examine the paradigm of butterfly Vanessa cardui and develop artificial diffractive microstructures inspired by its natural designs. Softlithographic and nanoimprint protocols are developed to replicate surfaces of natural specimens. Further to their optical behavior, interphases tailored by such microstructures exhibit enhanced hydrophobic properties, as compared to their planar counterparts made of the same materials. Such synergies exploited by new design approaches pave the way to prospective optofluidic, lab-on-chip and sensing applications.

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Received: 2016-12-6
Revised: 2017-1-25
Accepted: 2017-2-2
Published Online: 2017-8-4
Published in Print: 2017-8-28

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