Fig. 2: Sub-tissue imaging capabilities of the 3D printed luminescent stents.
From: Infrared emitting lanthanide doped nanoparticles provide sensing capabilities to coronary implants
a Schematic drawing of the experimental procedure used to evaluate the sub-tissue imaging capabilities of the 3D printed luminescent stents. b Fluorescence images of the luminescent stent and c Integrated luminescence intensity corresponding to the fluorescence images obtained under different tissue thicknesses, performed once (n = 1). Scatter points represent experimental data, and line is the best fit to Eq. (1). d Schematic representation of the experimental design, demonstrating the potential of our 3D printed luminescent stent for dynamical tracking during a detaching event. e Fluorescence images of a moving stent obtained under a 0.5 cm thick tissue. All scale bars in the figures represent 5 cm.
