COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING NIR-TO-VISIBLE UPCONVERSION INKJET INKS

An upconverting pigment dispersion includes an upconverting pigment, such as a β-NaYF4 crystal doped with at least one of Erbium, Ytterbium or Thulium. The upconverting pigment dispersion is aqueous. Upconverting inkjet ink is made by mixing the crystals with a polymer dispersant and water and milli...

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Main Authors CAI, Xiaorong, RILEY, Michael R
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
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Published 21.11.2018
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Summary:An upconverting pigment dispersion includes an upconverting pigment, such as a β-NaYF4 crystal doped with at least one of Erbium, Ytterbium or Thulium. The upconverting pigment dispersion is aqueous. Upconverting inkjet ink is made by mixing the crystals with a polymer dispersant and water and milling the mixture until the crystal particles are between 50 nanometers and 200 nanometers. Deionized water, a colorant and a humectant are added to the milled mixture.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP20160796858