Now that the process is understood, says Kohler, it may be used to design better sunscreens or invent built-in protection for paints, plastics, and other materials that are damaged by UV light.

• 科勒说，既然这一过程已弄清楚，它可能用于设计出更好的太阳滤镜，或针对易被紫外光损伤的涂料、塑料和其他物质发明出一种物质本身内在的保护措拖。