Nanotechnology in nature: the evolutionary significance of iridescent ultraviolet colouration in butterflies

自然界中的纳米技术：蝴蝶虹彩紫外线着色的进化意义

• 批准号: DP0557190
• 负责人: A/Prof Darrell Kemp
• 金额: $ 20.04万
• 依托单位: James Cook University
• 依托单位国家: 澳大利亚
• 项目类别: Discovery Projects
• 财政年份: 2005
• 资助国家: 澳大利亚
• 起止时间: 2005-10-01 至 2009-02-06
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/RGS/Web/Grants/DP0557190
• 关键词: Nanotechnology; nature; evolutionary; significance; iridescent

Nanostructural colour is a novel and interesting biological phenomenon that has potential application in textile and paint industries. This research has the potential to uncover knowledge relevant to future genetic manipulation and/or artificial synthesis of this trait for industry. Fundamental benefits will include a contribution to our understanding of evolution and biological diversity, enhancement of Australia's research profile, and the cultivation of new scientific expertise. This proposal also promises to benefit the Australian scientific community through the establishment of collaborative links with universities in the USA and UK, and to increase mainstream awareness of Australia's stunning natural resources.

纳米结构颜色是一种新颖而有趣的生物现象，在纺织和涂料工业中具有潜在的应用。这项研究有可能揭示与未来遗传操作和/或人工合成这种性状的工业相关的知识。基本好处将包括促进我们对进化和生物多样性的理解、增强澳大利亚的研究概况以及培养新的科学专业知识。该提案还承诺通过与美国和英国的大学建立合作联系，使澳大利亚科学界受益，并提高主流对澳大利亚惊人自然资源的认识。