Moth eye-inspired tech could lead to better, safer X-rays

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To increase stealth and evade predators, the moth has evolved a remarkable eye that, rather than reflecting light, absorbs it almost completely. Engineers have mimicked its nanostructure in the past to design better solar panel coatings and antireflective surfaces, and are now using the same principle to design a thin film that will absorb radiation from X-ray machines more effectively, exposing patients to a significantly lower risk while obtaining higher quality imaging... Continue Reading Moth eye-inspired tech could lead to better, safer X-rays

Section: Research Watch

Tags: Biomimicry, Medical Imaging, Thin Film, X-ray

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