plasmonic paint

The UCF-developed plasmonic paint uses nanoscale structural arrangement of colorless materials — aluminum and aluminum oxide — instead of pigments to create colors. Here the plasmonic paint is applied to the wings of metal butterflies, the insect that inspired the research.
An alternative way to produce colored paint that is more natural, environmentally friendly and light weight
The UCF-developed plasmonic paint uses nanoscale structural arrangement of colorless materials — aluminum and aluminum