Fluorescent ink compositions comprising functionalized fluorescent nanocrystals
US6576155B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/253
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A fluorescent ink composition comprising functionalized fluorescent nanocrystals, an aqueous-based ink carrier comprising water or a water-based solution, and a binder. Also provided are methods of providing an image or a security mark on a substrate for subsequent identification by applying a fluorescent ink composition onto the substrate
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