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Zemin Zhang^1,2, Florian Vogelbacher¹, Yanlin Song¹

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Bioluminescence
Bio-photonics
Biomimetic Optics

Background:

Luminescence is vital for survival and reproduction in many organisms.
Organisms utilize sophisticated optical structures for enhanced light emission.
Evolution has shaped these natural optical designs for efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

To review optical structures that enhance luminescence in nature.
To explore how bio-inspired designs can improve luminescence processes.
To provide guidance for biomimetic optics and nano-optical structures.

Main Methods:

Classification of natural optical structures based on function.
Analysis of how biological structures enhance luminescence.
Review of applications utilizing bio-inspired optical designs.

Main Results:

Identified diverse optical structures in nature for luminescence enhancement.
Demonstrated the application of bio-inspired structures in chemiluminescence, photoluminescence, and electroluminescence.
Showcased bio-inspired structures for information encryption, biochemical detection, and light sources.

Conclusions:

Bio-inspired optical structures offer effective solutions for luminescence enhancement.
These structures have significant potential in advanced optical applications.
This review provides a foundation for future research in biomimetic optics.