SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 7, 2026Interesting Engineering

Scientists develop hidden color-changing material to protect banknotes and passports

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Finnish researchers have developed davyne, a mineral that hides security markings invisible to the naked eye but reveals them under infrared light. Unlike existing anti-counterfeit materials, davyne's near-infrared activity can be switched on and off, making it a promising tool for protecting banknotes and passports from counterfeiting.

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