Fabrication of Sensor Materials Inspired by Butterfly Wings

The butterfly wing has one of the most complex microstructures in nature. Butterfly wings are known for their reaction towards incident light, which can be attributed to the periodic structure of the scales. A growing number of studies have been performed on butterfly wings, especially the Morpho butterfly family. In this review, the current achievements of biomimetic sensor materials for infrared radiation, thermal radiation, electricity, and magnetism are presented. This review offers new approaches for the design and fabrication of sensor materials.