In the realm of modern cryptography and anti-counterfeiting,innovative approaches are crucial to encode sensitive information securely.Tailored responsive structural colors have garnered significant interest due to th...In the realm of modern cryptography and anti-counterfeiting,innovative approaches are crucial to encode sensitive information securely.Tailored responsive structural colors have garnered significant interest due to their feature-rich spectra and high sensitivity to external stimuli.However,high costs and complex processing involved in integrating the various delicate microstructures have impeded their widespread development.In this study,we present a straightforward multilevel chromatic encryption scheme utilizing direct-writing gradient-crosslinked microdomes.The solvent-responsive structural color of each microdome,arising from the synergistic effect of total internal reflections and interference,is adjusted independently across the entire visible region.Each microdome functions as a signal recording unit,enabling multilevel color variations through a solventdependent development step.This approach facilitates the encoding of enhanced information into a single pixel.To demonstrate the efficacy of our method for advanced applications,we have prepared a collection of solvent-dependent multilevel codes for algorithm cryptography,showcasing its potential for high-level anti-counterfeiting and high-density optical data storage.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2022YFE0202000,2018YFA0208500)the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars (22225502)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (22073107,51573192)NSFC Research Fund for International Young Scientists (22150410331)the External Co-operation Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences (027GJHZ2022044MI)。
文摘In the realm of modern cryptography and anti-counterfeiting,innovative approaches are crucial to encode sensitive information securely.Tailored responsive structural colors have garnered significant interest due to their feature-rich spectra and high sensitivity to external stimuli.However,high costs and complex processing involved in integrating the various delicate microstructures have impeded their widespread development.In this study,we present a straightforward multilevel chromatic encryption scheme utilizing direct-writing gradient-crosslinked microdomes.The solvent-responsive structural color of each microdome,arising from the synergistic effect of total internal reflections and interference,is adjusted independently across the entire visible region.Each microdome functions as a signal recording unit,enabling multilevel color variations through a solventdependent development step.This approach facilitates the encoding of enhanced information into a single pixel.To demonstrate the efficacy of our method for advanced applications,we have prepared a collection of solvent-dependent multilevel codes for algorithm cryptography,showcasing its potential for high-level anti-counterfeiting and high-density optical data storage.