Bio-inspired anisotropic micro/nano-surface from a natural stamp: grasshopper wings

Bio-inspired micro/nano-surfaces with novel anisotropic functionalities were obtained by utilizing the outward wings of grasshopper as a natural stamp. The two-step replica exhibited anisotropic high hydrophobicity and light reflection.

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