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Science 12 July 1996:
Vol. 273. no. 5272, pp. 223 - 225
DOI: 10.1126/science.273.5272.223
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Maya Blue Paint: An Ancient Nanostructured Material
M. José-Yacamán,
*
Luis Rendón,
J. Arenas,
Mari Carmen Serra
Puche
Maya blue paint was often used in Mesoamerica. The origin of its
color and its resistance to acids and biocorrosion have not been fully
understood. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy, electron
energy loss spectroscopy, and x-ray microanalysis studies of authentic
samples show that palygorskite crystals in the paint form a
superlattice that probably occurs as a result of mixing with indigo
molecules. An amorphous silicate substrate contains inclusions of metal
nanoparticles encapsulated in the substrate and oxide nanoparticles on
the surface. The beautiful tone of the color is obtained only when both
the particles and the superlattice are present.
M. José-Yacamán and L. Rendón, Instituto de
Física, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México,
Apdo. Postal 20-364, Delegación Alvaro Obregón, 01000 México, D.F., México.
J. Arenas, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Nucleares, Carr.
México-Toluca Km. 36.5, 52045 Salazar Edo. de México.
M. C. Serra Puche, Museo Nacional de
Antropología, Instituto Nacional de Antropología e
Historia, Paseo de la Reforma y Gandhi s/n, Polanco, 11560 México, D.F., México.
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To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail:
yacaman{at}sysul1.ifisicacu.unam.mx
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