Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) are renowned for their large, reversible, and anisotropic
shape change in response to various external stimuli due to their lightly cross‐linked …

Self-assembled architectures of soft matter have fascinated scientists for centuries due to
their unique physical properties originated from controllable orientational and/or positional …

Polymer-based responsive structural color materials are polymers with ordered
microstructures that can change colors. They offer unique advantages and present a novel …

Nanocellulose is currently in the limelight of extensive research from fundamental science to
technological applications owing to its renewable and carbon‐neutral nature, superior …

In nature, many living organisms exhibiting unique structural coloration and soft-bodied
actuation have inspired scientists to develop advanced structural colored soft actuators …

Counterfeiting is a worldwide issue and has long troubled legitimate businesses, while
nowadays anti‐counterfeiting materials and technology are still insufficient to combat the …

Various kinds of optical devices have been designed for unique functionality based on a
deeper understanding of optical principles. Recently, the research of functional optics has …

Creating a security label that carries entirely distinct information in reflective and fluorescent
states would enhance anti-counterfeiting levels to deter counterfeits ranging from currencies …

Structural colors are promising candidates for their antifading and eco-friendly
characteristics. However, high cost and complicated processing inevitably hinder their …

Micropatterned materials have developed in nature over 3.8 billion years, with remarkable
performance. Nature inspiration is the process of understanding biological mechanisms and …