Photonic Structures in Biology: A Possible Blueprint for Nanotechnology
Nature has had millions of years to optimize photonic crystals - an endeavour mankind only really began in the 1980s. Often, we attempt to mimic and expand upon nature’s designs in creating photonic structures that meet our technology-driven needs. While this strategy can be fruitful in fabricating...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2014-01-01
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Series: | Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology |
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Online Access: | http://www.intechopen.com/journals/nanomaterials_and_nanotechnology/photonic-structures-in-biology-a-possible-blueprint-for-nanotechnology |