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The present study concerns the cleaning of matenats using pulsed laser irradiarton and it summarises the most recent results obtalned by the collaborative research of different European groups, within the kamework of a European program for tralnlng and mobillrv of researchers. A series of pulsed lasers, which emit at various wavelengths (liom UV to IR) wit11 short duration of pulse (few nano-, pico- or fernto-seconds), is used for the removal of metallic, ceramic and organic pollutants kom contaminated solid surfaces of different natures. The scientific results obtained so far are focused on the laser cleaning of silicon wafers from sub-micrometer particles, tile theoretical modelling of particles removal mechanism during dry laser cleaning, the removal of oxide layers from oxidised metals and alloys, as well as on the development of laser imaging as a diagnostrc tool for the estimation of the efficiency of the proposed cleaning technique.
Synchrotron radiation X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, in conjunction with atomic absorption and Raman spectroscopy, was used to analyze a set of top brand tattoo inks to investigate the presence of toxic elements and hazardous substances. The Cr, Cu, and Pb contents were found to be above the maximum allowed levels established by the Council of Europe through the resolution ResAP(2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent makeup. Raman analysis has revealed the presence of a set of prohibited substances mentioned in ResAP(2008)1, among which are the pigments Blue 15, Green 7, and Violet 23. Other pigments that were identified in white, black, red, and yellow inks are the Pigment White 6, Carbon Black, Pigment Red 8, and a diazo yellow, respectively. The present results show the importance of regulating tattoo ink composition.