Materials of the future inspired by poisonous snakes

Scientists have discovered the nanostructures on the skin of an African poisonous snake, which has the ability to absorb ultra-bright light.

The West African Gabon snake is a source of inspiration for an artificial material that is capable of absorbing ultra-fine light.

The West African snake, one of the largest in Africa, has smooth black scales, forming a geometric pattern on the skin. The black patches on their skin have the ability to absorb light very well.

German scientists have found the mystery behind these black scales. The snake's black surface is made up of microscopic structures like leaves, tied together and covered by a nanometer-sized structure.

The team thinks that the nanostructures and nanostructures are in different places, dispersing and retaining the light rays when approaching snakeskin. This structure can be applied to create a new material.

This artificial material has high absorption capacity and can be used in optical systems or thermal retention systems.