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Zoran Jakšić1, Marko Obradov1, Olga Jakšić1
1Department of Microelectronic Technologies, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy-National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade 11000, Serbia.
Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 23, 2021
Summary
Researchers explored bioinspired nanoplasmonic structures, creating novel brochosome-inspired metal nanocomposites. These structures exhibit advantageous optical properties for practical applications in nanoplasmonics.
Area of Science:
- Plasmonics and Nanotechnology
- Biomimetic Materials Science
Background:
- Biological nanostructures inspire plasmonics, particularly brochosome-inspired core-shell particles.
- Existing brochosome-inspired structures offer a foundation for novel designs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically classify alternative forms of brochosome-inspired metal-containing particles using nanofabrication.
- To develop a design toolbox for bioinspired nanoplasmonic structures.
Main Methods:
- Systematic classification of bioinspired metal-containing nanocomposites.
- Finite element method simulations to analyze optical properties.
Main Results:
- A diverse range of novel brochosome-inspired structures, including nanoapertures and nano-protrusions.
- Demonstration of advantageous optical traits: enhanced absorption, antireflection, and metamaterial behavior (near-zero or negative refractive index).
Conclusions:
- The developed design toolbox and novel structures offer significant potential for practical plasmonic applications.
- This research provides a roadmap for future development in bioinspired nanoplasmonics.
