April 24, 2025
Glowing Innovations: How Fluorescent Biopolymers Are Lighting Up Science
Nature has long produced its own glowing materials, from fireflies to glowing mushrooms. Today, scientists are taking inspiration from these biological wonders to engineer a new generation of smart materials that combine sustainable origins with cutting-edge functionality. These fluorescent biopolymers – natural or engineered polymers with light-emitting properties – are opening doors to applications ranging from…