
Chiral Photonic Crystals: The Science of Invisible Spy Ink
Researchers have engineered a polymer material that remains optically hidden in dry conditions but reveals vivid structural colours when exposed to specific solvents. This 'off-to-on' switching mechanism uses light scattering to conceal information, offering a new method for secure anti-counterfeiting labels.
By Zeng, Ji, Luo, Xiao, Yang, Huang, Wang, Duan
