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Scientists Made a Car Paint So Black It Looks Like a Hole in Reality

Researchers at Singapore-based Nipsea created an ultra-black automotive coating. The material uses hybrid nano-technology and carbon pigment to absorb an average of 99.9% of visible light. This creates a visual effect similar to a black hole.

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New reports specify the use of hybrid nano-technology and carbon pigment to ensure the coating is durable.

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  1. Chinese Scientists Develop Durable Ultra-Black Car Coating

    Researchers at Singapore-based Nipsea created an ultra-black automotive coating. The material uses hybrid nano-technology and carbon pigment to absorb an average of 99.9% of visible light. This creates a visual effect similar to a black hole.

    What's confirmed:

    • Nipsea researchers developed an ultra-black coating that absorbs an average of 99.9% of all visible light wavelengths.
    • The coating uses hybrid nano-technology and carbon pigment to achieve a black-hole effect.
    confidence 100%

  2. Nipsea Group Develops Ultra-Black Coating for Luxury Cars

    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.
    confidence 90%

  3. Singapore Company Develops Ultra-Black Automotive Coating

    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.
    confidence 90%

  4. Singapore Researchers Develop Ultra-Black Automotive Coating

    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.
    confidence 100%