|
KMID : 1102020210510010014
|
|
Applied Microscopy
2021 Volume.51 No. 1 p.14 ~ p.14
|
|
|
Melanin-based structural coloration of birds and its biomimetic applications
|
|
Jeon Deok-Jin
Paik Sue-Jeong
Ji Seung-Muk
Yeo Jong-Souk
|
|
|
Abstract
|
|
|
|
Melanin has been a widely researched pigment by scientists for decades as it is undoubtedly the most ubiquitous and ancient pigment found in nature. Melanin plays very significant roles in structural plumage colors in birds: it has visible light-absorbing capabilities, and nanoscale structures can be formed by self-assembling melanin granules. Herein, we review recent progress on melanin-based structural coloration research. We hope that this review will provide current understanding of melanin’s structural and optical properties, natural coloration mechanisms, and biomimetic methods to implement artificial melanin-based structural colors.
|
|
|
KEYWORD
|
|
|
Melanin, Structural color, Pigment, Biomimetics
|
|
|
FullTexts / Linksout information
|
|
|
|
|
|
Listed journal information
|
|
|