Bio-inspired "plasmonic paint" could make regular paint a thing of the past

Traditional paint gets it color from synthetic pigments, which fade over time and aren't very eco-friendly. There may soon be a better alternative, though, in the form of a paint which incorporates color-producing nanostructures.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: University of Central Florida, Butterfly, Biomimicry, Colors, Paint, Nanostructures, Light