Scientists Made A Car Paint So Black It Barely Reflects Light
The coating averaged 0.08% reflectance and passed humidity, water-resistance and adhesion tests, researchers said.
- On Thursday, Nipsea Group announced a new ultra-black automotive coating capable of absorbing 99.9% of visible light, targeting China's growing demand for deep-black luxury vehicles.
- Scientists created the material using "structural absorption" and a natural attraction between CB-CNT, overcoming limits faced by conventional black coatings that rely solely on carbon black dispersions.
- Researchers subjected panels to 104 Fahrenheit heat and high humidity for 14 days, proving the coating remained "notably stable" and more resilient than the Vantablack-inspired BMW X6 from 2019.
- To address safety concerns, Nipsea research chemist Zhiwei Liu noted the team included a glossy overcoat to help vehicles retain defining features rather than appearing two-dimensional.
- Liu stated further work is necessary to improve practical processability before consumers see dark luxury sedans cruising streets, though the coating currently meets automotive standards.
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Scientists Made A Car Paint So Black It Barely Reflects Light
There's black, and then there's black, the kind that seems to swallow light whole, turning a car into something that looks less like a vehicle and more like a hole cut into reality. The post Scientists Made A Car Paint So Black It Barely Reflects Light appeared first on StudyFinds.
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Western Morning NewsScientists have a new way to make cars more black than ever before
The coating absorbs over 99.9 percent of visible light wavelengths
The material can absorb 99.9% of all waves of visible light.
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der Standard DESince Vantablack created the "blackest black", there has been a competition for ever darker nuances. Of all the car industry has it in mind
A deep black in car paints is perceived as particularly elegant. A substance developed in China surpasses previous materials and could soon be used on top-class models. A German company provided the impetus for this.
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