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For millennia, Egyptian blue has captivated with its vibrant color. Our research has unveiled the secrets behind this iconic pigment through a unique blend of cutting-edge computational modeling and experimental techniques. By developing a precise atomic-level model of the pigment, we've been able to explore its properties like never before. For the first time, we've characterized the surface of Egyptian blue, a critical step towards understanding its potential for modern applications. Our findings not only deepen our knowledge of ancient materials but also open doors for innovative research in materials science and cultural heritage preservation. Join us in exploring the fascinating world of Egyptian blue!

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The insights gained from this research can inspire the development of novel materials with tailored properties for applications in various fields, such as electronics and catalysis. This work also pushes the boundaries of computational modeling and spectroscopic techniques, combined in a "computational spectroscopy" approach, contributing to the broader scientific community.

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This work presented a significant challenge: correlating the unique properties of Egyptian Blue pigment with its proposed crystal structure, cuprorivaite. We achieved this by employing a computational spectroscopy approach, combining quantum chemical calculations with vibrational and electronic spectroscopy. Notably, the simulation of the inelastic neutron scattering spectrum using periodic DFT calculations unveiled intriguing structural insights.

Prof. Paulo Ribeiro-Claro
Universidade de Aveiro

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This page is a summary of: Shedding Light on Cuprorivaite, the Egyptian Blue Pigment: Joining Neutrons and Photons for a Computational Spectroscopy Study, Crystal Growth & Design, June 2023, American Chemical Society (ACS),
DOI: 10.1021/acs.cgd.3c00211.
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