Moth eyes inspire anti-icing surface for aircraft, and maybe eyewear

The unique arrangement of nanoscale bumps coating a moth’s eye have inspired all kinds of interesting technological advances, owing to the incredible antireflective properties that allow the eye to absorb almost all the light that hits it. These range from more efficient solar cells, to advanced X-rays, to smartphone screens that cut down on glare. Joining them is a new type of anti-icing surface developed by scientists in Vietnam, which could make its way onto airplane wings or other vehicles working in cold, harsh environments.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Ice, Anti-Reflective, Coatings, New Atlas Audio