The butterfly effect: a brighter way to make paint?
Researchers are studying the microstructured surfaces of butterfly wings to create coatings that produce color without harmful chemical pigments. This approach is presented as a promising route toward brighter, non-toxic paints and finishes.
Originally published by Positive News: First briefed by The Daily Lift: Last updated:
Why this is good news
If coatings reproduce butterfly wing microstructures to generate color without pigments, paints and finishes could be made brighter and avoid harmful chemical pigments. That matters because it points to an alternative way to produce color in coatings rather than relying on pigment-based methods.
What happens next
How durable, colorfast and scalable are coatings that mimic butterfly wing microstructures, and how will their performance and manufacturing requirements compare with conventional pigment-based paints?
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