High-throughput combinatorial materials experimental apparatus for in-situ synthesis and real-time characterization and related methods
US10994256B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2219/00756
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A high-throughput combinatorial materials experimental apparatus for in-situ synthesis and real-time characterization includes a composition spread device to prepare continuous or discrete composition distribution as precursor of the high-throughput experimental samples library, a low temperature diffusion mixing device to thoroughly mix the composition spread in the thickness direction through diffusion at a relatively low temperature to form an amorphous precursor, and an integrated synthesis-characterization unit for heat treatment of the material library precursor in either a parallel or point-by-point scanning mode at different thermodynamic conditions for phase formation and to characterize features or properties of the materials of interest in an in-situ and real-time manner. The integrated synthesis-characterization unit includes a chamber maintained at desired vacuum and atmosphere, a micro-heating source, an excitation source, a signal collector, and a sample holder.
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