Zurich Blue, a nano-pigment inspired by an ancient prototype
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<img src="https://www.newswise.com/legacy/image.php?image=https://media.newswise.com/pio/articles/857476/6ae1bc275d57f_ZurichBlue_Farbpigmente_857476.jpg&width=100&height=150" alt="Newswise image" />For medical imaging, innovative contrast agents are in high demand. Materials scientist Robert Nissler has therefore developed an ultra-bright near-infrared nano-pigment designed to provide high-resolution images of intricate brain structures. In ancient Egypt, the precursor to the copper-based Zurich Blue was already prized for its brilliant blue color.
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