"Lightest Paint in the World Takes Inspiration from Butterflies"

Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a new type of paint that uses the structural arrangement of aluminum and aluminum oxide to create colors instead of pigments. This plasmonic paint is more stable, longer-lasting, and lighter than traditional paint, and it offers a cooling effect. The colorless materials used in the paint are inspired by the structural color found in butterflies, which diffract light to create pigment-free color that lasts longer. The new paint reflects light and absorbs less heat, making it eco-friendly and ideal for use in buildings and airplanes.