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X-ray Attenuation Properties of Ultrasmall Yb 2 O 3 Nanoparticles as a High-Performance CT Contrast Agent

  • Adibehalsadat Ghazanfari
  • , Shanti Marasini
  • , Tirusew Tegafaw
  • , Son Long Ho
  • , Xu Miao
  • , Mohammad Yaseen Ahmad
  • , Huan Yue
  • , Gang Ho Lee
  • , Ji Ae Park
  • , Ki Hye Jung
  • , Yongmin Chang
  • , In Taek Oh
  • , Kwon Seok Chae
  • Kyungpook National University
  • Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences

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Abstract

Ultrasmall heavy metal-oxide nanoparticles can be utilized for highly enhancing contrasts in computed tomography (CT). In this study, ultrasmall Yb 2 O 3 nanoparticles coated with biocompatible and hydrophilic D-glucuronic acid were for the first time prepared through a simple one-step polyol process, and their X-ray attenuation properties were investigated by measuring phantom images and X-ray attenuation powers. The average particle diameter of the nanoparticles was estimated to be 2.1 ± 0.1 nm by using transmission electron microscopy. The observed X-ray attenuation power was stronger than that of a commercial iodine CT contrast agent (i.e., Ultravist®) at the same atomic concentration and much stronger at the same number density, proving the potential of ultrasmall Yb 2 O 3 nanoparticles for use as a powerful CT contrast agent.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)286-291
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of the Korean Physical Society
Volume74
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Feb 2019

Keywords

  • CT contrast agent
  • Ultrasmall nanoparticle
  • Yb O

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