Photonic nanoarchitectures occurring in butterfly scales as selective gas/vapor sensors

L. P. Biró; K. Kertész; Z. Vértesy; Zs. Bálint

doi:10.1117/12.794910

11 August 2008 Photonic nanoarchitectures occurring in butterfly scales as selective gas/vapor sensors

L. P. Biró, K. Kertész, Z. Vértesy, Zs. Bálint

Proceedings Volume 7057, The Nature of Light: Light in Nature II; 705706 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.794910
Event: Optical Engineering + Applications, 2008, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Photonic band gap material type nanoarchitectures occurring in the wing scales of butterflies possessing structural color were investigated as selective gas/vapor sensors. From 20 examined butterfly species all showed selective sensing when various volatile organic compounds were introduced as additives in ambient air. Four butterflies species: Chrysiridia ripheus (Geometridae), Pseudolycena marsyas, Cyanophrys remus (both Lycaenidae) and Morpho aega (Nymphalidae) were selected to demonstrate the possibilities of selective sensing offered by these natural nanoarchitectures. Each butterfly species gives characteristic response both for species, i.e., for its typical nanoarchitecture, and for the seven test vapors used. Fast response time, reproducible and concentration dependent signals are demonstrated.

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L. P. Biró, K. Kertész, Z. Vértesy, and Zs. Bálint "Photonic nanoarchitectures occurring in butterfly scales as selective gas/vapor sensors", Proc. SPIE 7057, The Nature of Light: Light in Nature II, 705706 (11 August 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.794910

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