As one of the most complex structures in nature, butterflies have attracted wide interest over the past few decades. Inspired by these delicate structures and the marvelous derived properties, scientists have investigated and biomimetic fabricated several designs to replicate the structure and to apply the functional features. Here, we present up-to-date researches concerning butterfly-inspired functional materials in different fields. After introducing the basic properties and corresponding structures, the bio-mimic fabrication methods are clarified and concluded. We then concerned about the applications, combining the modified butterfly wing and the fabricated replicas. The challenges and prospects of the further development of the butterfly inspired functional materials are conclusively presented.

作为自然界中最复杂的结构之一，蝴蝶在过去几十年中引起了广泛的关注。受这些精致的结构和奇妙的衍生特性启发，科学家们进行了研究并仿制了几种设计，以复制该结构并应用其功能特征。在这里，我们提出了有关蝴蝶启发的功能材料在不同领域的最新研究。在介绍了基本特性和相应的结构后，阐明并总结了仿生物制备方法。然后，我们将改进的蝶形翼与人造复制品结合起来，来关注应用。总结性地介绍了蝴蝶启发功能材料的进一步发展所面临的挑战和前景。