Process for forming metal nanoparticles and fibers
US6346136B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/847
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for forming metal particles and fibers, including: mixing at least one of nanotubes and nanofibers with at least one metal salt to form a mixture, and decomposing and reducing the mixture. The method of syntheses metal nanoparticles and fibers, such as Cu, Pd, Pt, Ag and Au nanoparticles and Cu sub-micron fibers, by using carbon nanotubes or carbon nanofibers as templates.
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