Ultimate camouflage tech mimics octopus in scientific first
Synthetic thin-film skin mimics natural camouflage by independently controlling texture and color via electron-beam patterning, water-induced swelling, and optical gold layers.
Octopus-inspired 'synthetic skin' changes colour and texture on demand
Patterned PEDOT:PSS metasurfaces can reversibly change surface texture and optical appearance by swelling with water and shrinking when exposed to alcohol.