Glitter is a popular material for making art and crafts.
In recent years, however, some environment activists have been campaigning for people to stop using glitter. Aside from containing toxic materials, it also contributes to microplastic pollution.
"It is possible to make shiny particles using only molecules extracted from plants," said Benjamin Droguet, a research associate for bio-inspired photonics. "The trick lies in the structuration of the material at the nanoscale, to reflect specific colors when light shines on it."
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