Nanotechnology

Composed of carbon nanotubes, Vantablack absorbs up to 99.965% of visible light, making it appear as a void. It's so dark that it's difficult for the human eye to perceive its three-dimensional form, creating an illusion of depthlessness.

Advanced polishing and deposition techniques allow for surfaces so smooth that irregularities are measured in angstroms, essential for technologies like computer chips and optical lenses.