Introduction

The biological structures of different butterfly wings were examined in terms of the analysis of their surfaces. Insect wing structures are corrugated surfaces with different characteristics and represent completely different types of corrugations.

Methods

As part of this research study, image analysis of the mentioned surfaces was performed. The structures were first characterized by a scanning electron microscope (SEM), and then analyzed in the ImageJ program.

Results

Various characteristics were assessed, such as the repeatability of pattern within the surface of the structures, the filling of the surface, and the shape and behavior of the corrugation. Such tests are important for the design of biomimetic artificial materials for various applications. In this way, we can fully define the material and study its behavior, and then adapt it to the production needs. The results proved to be very significant for the adaptation of structure types in military applications.

Conclusion

The use of such designed materials with different corrugations is important for military applications because such materials show great sensitivity to the radiation of different wavelengths of light. The combination of materials science and military application is currently a promising technological field; therefore, this kind of research can further produce very important results.