Anti-Reflective

The unique arrangement of nanoscale bumps coating a moth’s eye have inspired all kinds of interesting technological advances. Joining them is a new type of anti-icing surface that could make its way onto airplane wings, or possibly eyewear.

Whether they're on smartphone displays or TV screens, reflections can be a nuisance. Scientists working at Brookhaven National Laboratory, however, have reportedly found a way of almost eliminating them. It involves treating regular glass surfaces by etching tiny nanoscale cones into them.

If you’ve ever used your phone in sunlight only to see a reflection of your own face, moths might have your back. Inspired by the natural nanostructures that keep the insect’s eyes from being shiny, a team from the University of Central Florida has developed an antireflective film for phone screens.

​​If you look at a cicada wing under a microscope, you'll see that it's covered in nanoscale spikes. Now, researchers have replicated those spikes' antireflective properties, and the resulting technology could be used to create more efficient solar cells. ​

An antireflective film inspired by moth's eyes has been shown to improve the efficiency of solar cells.

A team of Japanese researchers have achieved a record efficiency on the light extraction from semiconductors thanks to coupling of evanescent waves.

Scientists have perfected a non-reflective nanocoating process for screens and spectacles, that also resists scratching and is easy to clean.

Scientists have developed a test for analyzing glare-resistant coatings to make using touch screen devices easier. The test also includes defining a better smudge-resistant coating to deter fingerprints and scratches.