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The Development of Non-iridescent Structurally Colored Material Inspired by Tarantula Hairs.

Backed by York Chen, Robert Hsiung, Kathleen Zarsky, Jacob Hsiung, Lily Tseng, Mohammad Marhabaie, WJ GAN, HSIUNG CHING-HSI, William Tsou, Helen Han, and 222 other backers
$7,708
Raised of $6,000 Goal
128%
Funded on 4/30/16
Successfully Funded
  • $7,708
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  • 128%
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  • Funded
    on 4/30/16

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  • RuthGrant
    RuthGrant
    The development of non-iridescent structurally colored materials inspired by tarantula hairs represents a significant breakthrough in photonic engineering. This research challenges the conventional understanding that long-range order in photonic structures inherently results in iridescence.
    Aug 27, 2024
  • Polly Lin
    Polly LinBacker
    Congratulations! And good job!!!!
    May 02, 2016
  • Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)
    Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)Researcher
    Thanks a lot!
    May 02, 2016
  • HUANG, JIUN-KAI
    HUANG, JIUN-KAIBacker
    Congratulation for the success of funding. Join-Kati Huang
    May 01, 2016
  • Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)
    Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)Researcher
    Thank you~
    May 02, 2016
  • Joe Wong
    Joe WongBacker
    I Would like to see colors in different ways. Hopefully, you guys can successfully finish your project soon.
    May 01, 2016
  • Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)
    Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)Researcher
    Thank you! Btw, the colors will be made in different ways, but we cannot change how you see them. :p
    May 01, 2016
  • Joe Wong
    Joe WongBacker
    Lol whatever it is, I hope that you will be able to get it done and approved by the responsible parties here soon. I want to LOOK AT things differently. Does it SOUND better to you. 😄😄
    May 01, 2016
  • Joe Wong
    Joe WongBacker
    Hey dude, don't take my words too literally. Good luck to you.
    May 01, 2016
  • Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)
    Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)Researcher
    All good, I didn't reply because there wasn't a "like" button. :) Thanks again~
    May 02, 2016
  • Polly Lai
    Polly LaiBacker
    All the beat and good luck!
    Apr 22, 2016
  • Polly Lai
    Polly LaiBacker
    Typo- BEST...XD
    Apr 22, 2016
  • Robert Neylon
    Robert NeylonBacker
    Best of luck to Bill and the team!
    Apr 21, 2016
  • Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)
    Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)Researcher
    Thank you!
    Apr 21, 2016
  • Kathleen Zarsky
    Kathleen ZarskyBacker
    Can you tell us more about how you plan to share to share your ongoing research with your funders? I want to live vicariously through you since I don't foresee the ability to do this kind of research myself:) COOL PROJECT!
    Apr 20, 2016
  • Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)
    Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)Researcher
    Kathy, The results will be updated regularly when we have a sharable chunk via the backer only Lab Notes. The Lab Notes will be sent to your email inbox for you to read at your convenience. Or find them altogether anytime here: https://goo.gl/ln3Exb. Each lab note can also be viewed as an independent blog post, and your can leave your comments/questions/feedbacks directly under each lab note. More: http://goo.gl/WpQDCQ
    Apr 20, 2016
  • Randall Anway
    Randall AnwayBacker
    Good luck with your fundraising and especially with your research!
    Apr 20, 2016
  • Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)
    Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)Researcher
    Thank you, Randy!
    Apr 20, 2016
  • dodoke
    dodokeBacker
    good job
    Apr 19, 2016
  • Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)
    Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)Researcher
    Thank you~
    Apr 20, 2016
  • a29585003@hotmail.com
    a29585003@hotmail.comBacker
    學長加油~
    Apr 19, 2016
  • Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)
    Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)Researcher
    謝謝!
    Apr 20, 2016
  • scottjoyceho@gmail.com
    scottjoyceho@gmail.comBacker
    加油
    Apr 19, 2016
  • Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)
    Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)Researcher
    感謝!!
    Apr 19, 2016
  • steven0811@hotmail.com
    steven0811@hotmail.comBacker
    go go go ^^
    Apr 19, 2016
  • Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)
    Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)Researcher
    謝謝!!
    Apr 19, 2016
  • paulickdesign@gmail.com
    paulickdesign@gmail.comBacker
    Congrats and good luck Bill! Cheers! John
    Apr 18, 2016
  • Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)
    Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)Researcher
    Thank you, John!
    Apr 18, 2016
  • Chaoming Tseng
    Chaoming TsengBacker
    Congratulations to Bill and all his backers. The project raised $6,008 and is now fully funded.
    Apr 18, 2016
  • Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)
    Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)Researcher
    Although the project is funded, the Challenge hasn't ended yet! https://experiment.com/u/FlCZ8A
    Apr 18, 2016
  • Sagr
    SagrBacker
    Good Luck Bill
    Apr 18, 2016
  • Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)
    Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)Researcher
    Thank you!
    Apr 18, 2016
  • Mohammad Marhabaie
    Mohammad MarhabaieBacker
    Great idea, great project, wish you the best!
    Apr 18, 2016
  • Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)
    Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)Researcher
    Thanks a lot!!
    Apr 18, 2016
  • Jiun-Jih Miau
    Jiun-Jih MiauBacker
    Go for this project.
    Apr 16, 2016
  • Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)
    Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)Researcher
    Thank you very much!
    Apr 16, 2016
  • Ben Lee
    Ben LeeBacker
    I wish you good luck in the research and hoping your success lead to reduced use of chemicals in coloring the world.
    Apr 10, 2016
  • Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)
    Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)Researcher
    Thank you very much! We'll definitely try our best.
    Apr 11, 2016
  • I-Hua Chen + Jonathan Hopwood
    I-Hua Chen + Jonathan HopwoodBacker
    Great project! Good luck!
    Apr 10, 2016
  • Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)
    Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)Researcher
    Thank you!
    Apr 10, 2016
  • ChiaHung Wang
    ChiaHung WangBacker
    It's amazing !
    Apr 09, 2016
  • Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)
    Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)Researcher
    Thank you!
    Apr 09, 2016
  • Julia Chiang
    Julia ChiangBacker
    加油!
    Apr 09, 2016
  • Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)
    Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)Researcher
    謝謝!
    Apr 09, 2016
  • Polly Lin
    Polly LinBacker
    Bill: go go go!!!
    Apr 02, 2016
  • Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)
    Bor-Kai Hsiung (Bill)Researcher
    Thank you very much!
    Apr 02, 2016