Unlocking Nature's Secrets: How Liquid Crystals Mimic the Colors of a Beetle's Shell
A new study has revealed that the iridescent shell of a beetle can be replicated using a liquid crystal, a type of material used to make LCD displays. Researchers from the University of Tokyo discovered that by aligning the molecules of the liquid crystal in a specific pattern, it could mimic the reflective properties of the beetle’s shell. The research could lead to the development of a new type of LCD display that could have applications in a wide range of fields.
source: Phys.org