Novel multimodal imaging system for high-resolution and high-contrast tissue segmentation based on chemical properties

Accurate and detailed tissue characterization is a central goal in medical diagnostics, often requiring the combination of multiple imaging modalities. This study presents a multimodal imaging system that integrates mid-infrared (MIR) scanning with fluorescence imaging to enhance the chemical specif...

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Main Authors: Marwick, Björn van (Author) , Lauer, Felix (Author) , Wühler, Felix (Author) , Rittel, Miriam (Author) , Wängler, Carmen (Author) , Wängler, Björn (Author) , Hopf, Carsten (Author) , Rädle, Matthias (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 14 October 2025
In: Sensors
Year: 2025, Volume: 25, Issue: 20, Pages: 1-24
ISSN:1424-8220
DOI:10.3390/s25206342
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.3390/s25206342
Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/20/6342
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Author Notes:Björn van Marwick, Felix Lauer, Felix Wühler, Miriam Rittel, Carmen Wängler, Björn Wängler, Carsten Hopf and Matthias Rädle

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