Noble metal-coated nanostructures and related methods
US10354773B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB82Y40/00
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Noble metal-coated nanostructures and related methods are disclosed. According to an aspect, a nanostructure may include a structure comprising a base metal. As an example, the structure may be a nanowire. In a more specific example, the structure may be a copper nanowire or a nanowire made of a base metal such as nickel, tin, indium, zinc, the like, or combinations thereof. The base metal structure may be coated with a noble metal that conformally covers the base metal structure. Example noble metals include, but are not limited to, ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, silver, iridium, platinum, and gold. The coating may be made of one or more of the noble metals along with other materials.
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