New ultrablack coating combines carbon black and carbon nanotubes for automotive applications
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Ana Georgescu
Summary
A new ultrablack coating developed for automotive and other applications combines carbon black and carbon nanotubes to create an extremely dark surface that absorbs nearly all incident light. The coating, inspired by the fictional "blackest black" from Douglas Adams's The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, has practical applications in reducing glare, improving sensor performance, and creating dramatic aesthetic effects in automotive design and other industries.
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bskyNew ultrablack coating combines carbon black and carbon nanotubes for automotive applicationscen.acs.orgKey quotes
· 3 pulledLight just seems to fall into it
The coating absorbs nearly all incident light
This ultrablack material has practical applications beyond aesthetics
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