Vantablack

Darkest man-made substance

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With its name a compound of VANTA (vertically aligned carbon nanotube arrays) & black; absorbing 99.96% of visible light, Vantablack finds applications in:

• Infrared cameras, sensors, scientific instruments
• Satellite-borne calibration
• Luxury product aesthetics e.g. on the BMW X6

The Vantablack BMW X6

Surrey Nanosystems’ Vantablack demo

Link

https://www.surreynanosystems.com/vantablack