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Last updated January 31, 2026

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Non-spherical photonic structural colorants: BASFRecent Research Landscape

Standard pigments suffer from poor refractive efficiency and thermal instability, leading to high material costs and coating degradation. These innovations utilize engineered hollow metal oxide geometries to control light scattering and thermal insulation.

What technical problems is BASF addressing in Non-spherical photonic structural colorants?

Angle dependent color instability

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In-can preservation and encapsulation address the susceptibility of liquid colorant formulations to bacterial and fungal growth. Preventing spoilage ensures shelf-life stability and maintains the integrity of the polymer-particle matrix.

Insufficient visual brilliance

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Low reflectivity at off-specular angles and poor contrast in complex lighting environments limit sensor detection. Enhancing signal intensity across diverse viewing angles ensures reliable object recognition for autonomous systems.