To browse Academia. The realm of dyeing crystals, particularly dye inclusion crystals DICs , bridges historical dyeing practices with modern crystallography. This review examines the unique properties of DICs, such as their synthesis, growth, and structural implications, while addressing their potential applications in spectroscopy and photonics. By synthesizing historical observations and contemporary research, it aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the significance of DICs in various scientific fields.
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In most cases authors are permitted to post their version of the article e. Vesuvius eruption that destroyed Pompeii in AD 79 represents one of the most important events in history. The cataclysm left behind an abundance of archeological evidence representing a fundamental source of the knowledge we have about ancient Roman material culture and technology.
A great number of textiles have been preserved, rarely maintaining traces of their original color, since they are mainly in the mineralized and carbonized state.
However, one outstanding textile sample displays a brilliant purple color and traces of gold strips. Since the purple was one of the most exclusive dyes in antiquity, its presence in an important commercial site like Pompeii induces us to deepen the knowledge of such artifacts and provide further information on their history. For this reason, the characterization of the purple color was the main scope of this research, and to deepen the knowledge of such artifacts, the SERS Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering in solution approach was applied.
