Scientists Made a Car Paint So Black It Looks Like a Hole in Reality
Researchers at Nipsea Group created an automotive coating using carbon nanotubes. The material absorbs more than 99.9% of visible light. It provides a Vantablack-like effect that is easier to apply than previous versions.
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New reports specify the use of carbon nanotubes and the ease of application.
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Nipsea Group Develops Ultra-Black Coating for Luxury Cars
confidence 90%Researchers at Nipsea Group created an automotive coating using carbon nanotubes. The material absorbs more than 99.9% of visible light. It provides a Vantablack-like effect that is easier to apply than previous versions.
What's confirmed:
- The paint absorbs more than 99.9% of visible light.
- Nipsea Group researchers developed the ultra-black coating.
Still unconfirmed:
- The coating uses carbon nanotubes to achieve its darkness.
- The material is easier to apply than similar effects.
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Singapore Company Develops Ultra-Black Automotive Coating
confidence 90%Nipsea Group created a durable car paint that absorbs 99.9% of visible light. The material is designed for luxury vehicles. It was inspired by BMW's 2019 Vantablack.
What's confirmed:
- Nipsea Group in Singapore developed an ultra-black coating.
- The paint absorbs 99.9% of visible light wavelengths.
Still unconfirmed:
- The paint was inspired by BMW's 2019 Vantablack.
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Singapore Researchers Develop Ultra-Black Automotive Coating
confidence 100%Researchers at Nipsea in Singapore created an ultra-black coating that absorbs an average of 99.9% of visible light wavelengths. The material uses a composite of carbon black pigment and carbon nanotubes. It is designed to meet automotive standards for luxury vehicles in China.
What's confirmed:
- Nipsea researchers in Singapore developed an ultra-black coating that absorbs an average of 99.9% of all visible light wavelengths.
- The coating consists of a composite of carbon black pigment and carbon nanotubes.
- The technology is intended for luxury vehicles in China.
- Details of the coating were published June 18 in the Cell Press journal Matter & Light.