This disclosure relates to a core-shell dye, a near-infrared absorbing resin composition including the same, and a near-infrared absorbing film. Specifically, an embodiment provides a core-shell dye consisting of a core represented by Chemical Formula 1; and a shell surrounding the core and represented by Chemical Formula 2:

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(In Chemical Formulas 1 and 2, each substituent is as defined in the specification.)

In various embodiments, the present invention is directed to a supraparticle for use in producing structural colors comprising a plurality of core/shell nanoparticles having a melanin or synthetic melanin core and a silica shell having a plurality of silanol groups on its outer surface and a poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) crosslinker. In various embodiments, the structure of these crosslinked supra particles is reinforced by hydrogen bonds formed between the silanol groups on the core-shell nanoparticles and mechanical, solution phase, and dry state stability.

Provided in one example herein is a liquid electrophotographic ink composition. The composition comprises: a carrier fluid comprising a polymer; ink particles each comprising a non-aqueous polymeric resin and pigment particles distributed in the polymeric resin; and a charge director. The pigment particles comprise a metal oxide and have a hydrophobic surface. The hydrophobic surface comprises at least one of the following: (i) nanoparticles attached to each of the pigment particles, the nanoparticles comprising at least one of an oxide, a phosphate, and a nitrate; (ii) a coating disposed over each of the pigment particles, the coating comprising at least one of an oxide, a phosphate, and a nitrate; and (iii) a coating disposed over each of the pigment particles, the coating comprising at least one of a polymer and an oligomer.

A colored resin particle dispersion and an ink are provided which exhibit excellent color development and abrasion resistance. Moreover, a colored resin particle dispersion and an inkjet ink are provided which exhibit excellent color development and abrasion resistance, together with excellent water resistance and marker resistance. Specifically provided are a colored resin particle dispersion containing colored resin particles, a basic dispersant, and a non-aqueous solvent, wherein the colored resin particles contain a colorant, and a phosphorylated solid resin and/or a nitrated solid resin. The phosphorylated solid resin may include a phosphorylated polyvinyl alcohol and/or a phosphorylated polyvinyl acetal, and the nitrated solid resin may include a nitrocellulose.