Anti-counterfeiting

Traditional anti-counterfeiting technologies, such as deterministic coding mechanisms, face challenges like predictability and susceptibility to replication. To address these limitations, we use a new tag technologies using biomimetic microfingerprints and QR-coded microparticles. These tags leverage non-deterministic encoding methods, making each tag unique and resistant to cloning. Biomimetic microfingerprints, inspired by human fingerprints, create randomly wrinkled silica-coated polymer particles, offering high individuality and configurability by adjusting wrinkle patterns. Similarly, QR-coded microparticles integrate visible and invisible data layers, allowing dual-functionality for enhanced security. Fluorescent properties enable secure authentication, while mass production scalability ensures practical application. These innovations significantly improve anti-counterfeiting measures by combining high security, adaptability, and cost-effective production. With applications ranging from luxury goods to pharmaceuticals, these tags provide a versatile platform for authentication and traceability, ensuring better protection against counterfeit threats and paving the way for future advancements in secure tagging technologies.

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Jeong, M., Park, C., Kim, K., Bae, J., & Park, W. (2024). Visible Frame QR-Coded Microparticles Integrated with an Invisible Layer for Unlocking Hidden Data via Fluorescence. ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 6(13), 7751-7758. 

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Bae, H. J., Bae, S., Park, C., Han, S., Kim, J., Kim, L. N., ... & Kwon, S. (2015). Biomimetic microfingerprints for anti-counterfeiting strategies. Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.), 27(12), 2083-2089.