@inproceedings{07423631aaa343f198bf5b829989d66c,
title = "Bioinspired nanocoatings: self-assembly and photonic properties of insect corneal structures",
abstract = "In this study, we explore the photonic phenomena associated with nano- and micro-structured biological surfaces, with a particular emphasis on insect corneal nanocoatings and their potential applications in super-resolution optical microscopy. By reverse engineering the corneal nanocoatings of Drosophila melanogaster, we have developed multifunctional biomimetic coatings that exhibit anti-reflective properties, light polarization control, and plasmonic resonance behavior. Our findings suggest that the spatial organization of these nanostructures is directed by self-assembly mechanisms. These insights pave the way for the rational design of advanced optical materials with tunable photonic properties for diverse bio-integrated and imaging technologies.",
keywords = "biomimetic coatings, live imaging, nanocoatings, optical contrast, phototoxicity, protein films, self-assembly, super-resolution imaging",
author = "Mikhail Kryuchkov and Katanaev, \{Vladimir L.\}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2025 SPIE. All rights reserved.; 7th Optical Methods for Inspection, Characterization, and Imaging of Biomaterials ; Conference date: 23-06-2025 Through 27-06-2025",
year = "2025",
month = aug,
day = "2",
doi = "10.1117/12.3068597",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
publisher = "SPIE",
editor = "Pietro Ferraro and Simonetta Grilli and Demetri Psaltis and Vasdekis, \{Andreas E.\}",
booktitle = "Optical Methods for Inspection, Characterization, and Imaging of Biomaterials VII",
address = "United States",
}