Bionic Design of High-Performance Anti-Reflective Surfaces

Light is a carrier of both information and energy. Nevertheless, excessive light reflection at material interfaces frequently triggers optical interference and energy dissipation, which severely restricts the practical application performance of optical devices. At present, anti-reflection (AR) technology has attracted extensive research attention from universities and scientific research institutions worldwide. However, existing studies generally lack systematic theoretical guidance for the optimization of optical regulation performance, which has become a core bottleneck restricting the further performance improvement and engineering promotion of AR devices. Therefore, exploring innovative design strategies to develop high-performance AR functional materials and technologies is of great research significance. Over long-term natural evolution, typical creatures including butterflies and cicadas possess exquisite inherent anti-reflection properties, enabling them to achieve efficient light transmission and light regulation in natural scenarios.  Drawing inspiration from these remarkable natural structural strategies, this study conducts an in-depth investigation into high light transmittance, light harvesting, and reversible anti-reflection technologies. The innovative bionic design and optimization methods for AR functional structures explored in this research can be widely applied in multiple fields, including light harvesting, anti-glare displays, and intelligent light modulation, laying a solid foundation for the development of high-efficiency optical functional devices.

Ze Wang, Associate Professor at Jilin University, has published over 10 papers as the first or corresponding author in journals including Advanced Materials, Advanced Functional Materials, ACS Nano, and Nano Letters. She is dedicated to working in the field of biomimetic functional structure design. As a core member of the firstbatch Outstanding Talent Team of Jilin Provincial Changbai Talents Program, she has received the Third Prize of the International Bionic Innovation Competition, the First Prize for Scientific and Technological Innovation from the China General Chamber of Commerce, and the First Prize for Technological Invention from the China General Chamber of Commerce. She serves as a Young Editorial Board Member of Advanced Bionics and a Guest Editor for journals such as Polymers.