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N-dimensional optics with natural materials

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Giulia GuidettiOpen the ORCID record for Giulia Guidetti[Opens in a new window] and
Fiorenzo G. OmenettoOpen the ORCID record for Fiorenzo G. Omenetto[Opens in a new window]
Giulia Guidetti
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Silklab, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA02155, USALaboratory for Living Devices, Tufts University, Medford, MA02155, USA
Fiorenzo G. Omenetto*
Affiliation:
Silklab, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA02155, USALaboratory for Living Devices, Tufts University, Medford, MA02155, USADepartment of Physics, Tufts University, Medford, MA02155, USADepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA02155, USA
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Address all correspondence to Fiorenzo G. Omenetto at fiorenzo.omenetto@tufts.edu
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Abstract

Natural systems displaying optical properties have for long been an inspiration for new classes of optical constructs. Using the same families of materials employed by Nature in combination with their directed assembly allows access to n-dimensions of control to, ultimately, generate optical systems with multiple coexisting functions. This review provides an overview of lab-made optical systems made of protein and polysaccharide-derived materials found in naturally occurring optical systems. Recent advances in optical biomimicry and bioinspired, polyfunctional optical structures are presented, addressing attributes such as sensing, edible devices, biologically activity, and resorbable optical formats.

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MRS Communications , Volume 10 , Issue 2 , June 2020, pp. 201 - 214
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