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Formulation and Acoustic Modulation of Optically Vaporized Perfluorocarbon Nanodroplets

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July 16th, 2021

July 16th, 2021

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Introduction

0:30

Perfluorocarbon Nanodroplet Formulation

3:12

Polyacrylamide Phantom Preparation

5:07

Perfluorocarbon Nanodroplet Imaging

6:21

Results: Acoustic Modulation of Optically Vaporized Perfluorocarbon Nanodroplets

7:20

Conclusion

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This protocol allows for a simple and quick synthesis of optically vaporized perfluorocarbon nanodroplets and provides a method to enhance the performance of these particles. Person version allows enhancement of contrast by just manipulating the p

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Optically activated perfluorocarbon nanodroplets show promise in imaging applications outside of the vascular system. This article will demonstrate how to synthesize these particles, crosslink polyacrylamide phantoms, and modulate the droplets acoustically to enhance their signal.

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