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.
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.
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.