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Zekun Zhang1,2, Xiaoyu Hou3, Mingzhu Li1,2
1Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interface Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.
Polymer Science & Technology (Washington, D.C.)
|June 8, 2026
Summary
Researchers review responsive structural color materials, inspired by nature, for applications like anti-counterfeiting and displays. These materials offer tunable colors via physical, chemical, or biological stimuli, paving the way for advanced technologies.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Optics
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Organisms evolve dynamic coloration for survival and interaction.
- Artificial materials mimicking natural color change offer tunable, responsive structural colors.
- These advanced materials are crucial for anti-counterfeiting, displays, sensing, and smart actuators.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey response mechanisms and color modulation strategies of structural color materials.
- To review applications of responsive structural color materials in various fields.
- To discuss future prospects and challenges in developing advanced structural coloration.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of structural color materials based on photonic crystals (PCs), liquid crystals (LCs), and metasurfaces.
- Classification of materials based on responsiveness to physical, chemical, and biological stimuli.
- Comprehensive overview of current and potential applications.
Main Results:
- Detailed explanation of colorization mechanisms in different structural materials.
- Categorization of color regulation strategies based on stimuli response.
- Broad range of applications highlighted, including anti-counterfeiting, advanced displays, sensing, and biomedical uses.
Conclusions:
- Responsive structural color materials offer significant advantages due to their tunable and dynamic nature.
- The review provides a valuable resource for understanding modulation strategies and applications.
- Further research is needed to address challenges and improve the performance of these materials.
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