Monday, 12th June 2006 (4113 views)

In a move away from the current photographic revolution which has seen the commencement of the digital age, gold nanotechnology could be used to enhance colours and images in print photography.

The project, code-named The Gold Standard, will use tiny light-sensitive gold particles to create all the primary colours needed.

Given the durability of metals, using gold nanoparticles will mean pictures have a much longer shelf-life than traditional prints.

The only drawback to the project is that gold particles would need to be incredibly small in order to create a yellow colour, which is the main focus of the research. If this can be achieved then the idea will certainly be given credence as a potential breakthrough.

The research is being carried out by a range of experts, including an Oxford chemist, a photographer and an image-maker/wordsmith in order to utilise a wide range of techniques and expertise.

Firefallmedia are funding the research and the new department will be established by September. It plans to use any developments in the printing of high-end wine labels, medical markers and the needs of NASA in space missions.

 

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