Scientists develop ultra-black coating that absorbs 99.9% of visible light
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Matthew Phelan
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Scientists and researchers have developed ultra-black coatings that absorb up to 99.9% of visible light, creating surfaces that appear two-dimensional or like voids to the human eye. Vantablack, a carbon nanotube-based coating, was used by BMW on a 2019 concept car but never reached commercial vehicles, instead finding applications in satellite glare reduction and stealth technology. Singapore-based Nipsea has now created a new ultra-black coating with similar light-absorbing properties.
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bskyScientists develop ultra-black coating that absorbs 99.9% of visible lightgizmodo.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledany surface coated in this carbon nanotube-based emulsion 'loses its defining features to the human eye, with objects appearing two-dimensional'
The result can be interpreted by the brain as staring into a hole or even a void
Researchers with Singapore-based Nipsea have created a new 'ultra-black coating' that absorbs an average of 99.9% of all visible light wavelengths
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