Anomalous evolution of broadband optical absorption reveals dynamic solid state reorganization during eumelanin build-up in thin films

Abstract The origin of eumelanin optical properties remains a formidable conundrum preventing a detailed understanding of the complex photo-protective role of these widespread natural pigments and the rational design of innovative bioinspired materials for optoelectronic applications. Here we report...

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Main Authors: Carmela Bonavolontà, Corrado de Lisio, Marco d’Ischia, Pasqualino Maddalena, Paola Manini, Alessandro Pezzella, Massimo Valentino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2017-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-00597-8