Application of Raman spectroscopy for the detection of colored tattoo inks in tissues: preliminary phantom study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filip Sadura ◽  
Maciej S. Wrobel ◽  
Katarzyna Karpienko
Keyword(s):  
Raman Spectroscopy ◽  
Phantom Study ◽  
Tattoo Inks

scholarly journals Colored Tattoo Ink Screening Method with Optical Tissue Phantoms and Raman Spectroscopy

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 3147
Author(s):  
Filip Sadura ◽  
Maciej S. Wróbel ◽  
Katarzyna Karpienko
Keyword(s):  
Raman Spectroscopy ◽  
Screening Method ◽  
Scattering Coefficient ◽  
Spatial Gradient ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Tissue Phantoms ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Human Dermis ◽  
Tattoo Inks

Due to the increasing popularity of tattoos among the general population, to ensure their safety and quality, there is a need to develop reliable and rapid methods for the analysis of the composition of tattoo inks, both in the ink itself and in already existing tattoos. This paper presents the possibility of using Raman spectroscopy to examine tattoo inks in biological materials. We have developed optical tissue phantoms mimicking the optical scattering coefficient typical for human dermis as a substitute for an in vivo study. The material employed herein allows for mimicking the tattoo-making procedure. We investigated the effect of the scattering coefficient of the matrix in which the ink is located, as well as its chemical compositions on the spectra. Raman surface line scanning has been carried out for each ink in the skin phantom to establish the spatial gradient of ink concentration distribution. This ensures the ability to detect miniature concentrations for a tattoo margin assessment. An analysis and comparison of the spectra of the inks and the tattooed inks in the phantoms are presented. We recommend the utilization of Raman spectroscopy as a screening method to enforce the tattoo ink safety legislations as well as an early medical diagnostic screening tool.

scholarly journals Assessment of Toxic Metals and Hazardous Substances in Tattoo Inks Using Sy-XRF, AAS, and Raman Spectroscopy

2018 ◽  
Vol 187 (2) ◽  
pp. 596-601 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Manso ◽  
Sofia Pessanha ◽  
Mauro Guerra ◽  
Uwe Reinholz ◽  
Cláudia Afonso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Raman Spectroscopy ◽  
Toxic Metals ◽  
Hazardous Substances ◽  
Tattoo Inks

Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction of lithium niobate at temperatures up to 1300○-4.80pt○C

2005 ◽  
Vol 126 ◽  
pp. 101-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Moulin ◽  
L. Hennet ◽  
D. Thiaudière ◽  
P. Melin ◽  
P. Simon
Keyword(s):  
Raman Spectroscopy ◽  
Lithium Niobate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray

Raman spectroscopy using a gas laser

1965 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 620-626 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.P. Russell
Keyword(s):  
Raman Spectroscopy ◽  
Gas Laser

OBSERVATION OF PRETRANSITIONAL EFFECTS ON THE SHAPE OF THE E2 (17 cm-1 ) OPTICAL MODE IN β-Ag1 BY RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY

1981 ◽  
Vol 42 (C6) ◽  
pp. C6-776-C6-778
Author(s):  
E. Cazzanelli ◽  
A. Fontana ◽  
G. Mariotto ◽  
F. Rocca ◽  
M. P. Fontana
Keyword(s):  
Raman Spectroscopy ◽  
Optical Mode

RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY IN GUIDED OPTICAL WAVES

1983 ◽  
Vol 44 (C10) ◽  
pp. C10-501-C10-503 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. D. Swalen ◽  
J. F. Rabolt
Keyword(s):  
Raman Spectroscopy ◽  
Optical Waves
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