241211-Sugimoto-ANRI-Cars (IMAGE) Kobe University Caption A single layer of silicon nanospheres is sufficient to coat surfaces with bright colors that don’t fade and have little environmental impact. With JST funding, Kobe University material engineer SUGIMOTO Hiroshi is now developing his research achievement into a product to benefit the cosmetics and security ink markets and is preparing to expand into the mobility paint market. Credit SUGIMOTO Hiroshi Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.