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What is Photonplus®?

A mix of elements that gives life to an innovative solution, able to combine the potential of photorefraction and photoluminescence.
Photonplus® is a chemical-physical compound capable of absorbing direct light and/or indirect light across its spectrum this makes an object simultaneously photoluminescent and photorefractive, providing the substrate on which photonplus® is applied visible both in absence and in presence of light.

Multiple applications

Photonplus® respects the properties of the support on which it is applied or it is attached to, allowing application to a wide range of materials and products such as fabrics, varnishes, plastics, paints, adhesives, paper, cardboard and flexible materials in general.
The size of the pigments, intensity, color and the duration of the effect are fully depending on the functionality of the product on which PhotonPlus® will be applied.

Photonplus® derives from the passion for climbing of one of the inventors.

Every alpinist, amateur or professional, recognizes that the three main situations of greater risk during a climb are: return from the summit/descent, route in the dark, visibility in emergency situations.
“The time it takes to locate a missing alpinist makes the difference between finding him dead or alive.”
Claudio Pezzola, Alpine Guide helicopter rescue 118. Valle d’Aosta.
Obtaining a solution for technical clothing that can incorporate simultaneously photorefraction and photoluminescence is a significant increase in personal safety.
The substance had to return simultaneously the properties of photoluminescence and photorefraction as well as being modulable in different fields of application. High-visibility refractive spheres and photo luminescent pigments have proven to be the most suitable to support the tests conducted.

PHOTOLUMINESCENT PIGMENTS

We tested and analyzed numerous products on the market evaluating, among others, non-toxicity, biodegradability, recyclability and adaptability to different surfaces.

HIGH-VISIBILITY REFRACTIVE SPHERES

We tested numerous refractive spheres and “crystalline” ones were chosen as they do not alter the color of the object on which they are applied and are compliant with safety regulations, ensuring a wide field of application.

PHOTOLUMINESCENT PIGMENTS

We tested and analyzed numerous products on the market evaluating, among others, non-toxicity, biodegradability, recyclability and adaptability to different surfaces.

HIGH-VISIBILITY REFRACTIVE SPHERES

We tested numerous refractive spheres and “crystalline” ones were chosen as they do not alter the color of the object on which they are applied and are compliant with safety regulations, ensuring a wide field of application.

The main features of this patent concern:

- The simultaneous presence of both properties (photoluminescence and photorefraction)

- The wide spectrum of possible implementation

“If you could see through the darkness created by the smoke, you could help colleagues in need.”

Andrea Benelli, VVP - firefighters on permanent. Provincial Command Fire Department, Genoa.
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Laboratory tests were carried out by “Plume S.r.l.” a spin-off of the department of Physics of the University of Studies Milano-Bicocca.
Tests and studies* are focused on:
YARNS
FABRICS
HYBRID AND COMPOSITE FABRICS
TEXTILE COATINGS/ INKS
COATINGS FOR METALS AND PLASTICS
PAINTS FOR ROAD SURFACES
ADHESIVE COATINGS
*It is possible to carry out targeted studies on other materials and with different methods of application (e.g. plastic, glass, composite materials etc.).
Photonplus® is made of natural and mineral materials and is non-toxic, non-irritating, non-flammable, recyclable and biodegradable.

To learn more about the PhotonPlus® project, download the pdf presentation

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