Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10564487 | Vibrational Spectroscopy | 2005 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the applicability of resonance Raman spectroscopy combined with a Kerr gate fluorescence rejection system to gain information on the light fastness of ink jet prints. This was studied using a set of experimental coatings and inks with known compositions. The results indicate that Kerr gated resonance Raman spectroscopy is applicable to the light fastness studies of ink jet prints owing to the effective suppression of the sample-related fluorescence. Moreover, detailed molecular information can be obtained by tuning the laser to get selective resonance enhancement. This enables specific analyses of chemical paper-ink interactions, which generally contribute decisively to the light fastness of ink jet prints.
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Authors
Katri Vikman, Hanna Iitti, Pavel Matousek, Michael Towrie, Anthony W. Parker, Tapani Vuorinen,