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Ternary and quarternary nanocrystals, processes for their production and uses thereof

US7056471B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2002
Grant dateJun 6, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC30B29/605
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to nanocrystals consisting of a homogeneous ternary or quaternary alloy having the composition M11-xM2xA and M11-xM2xAyB1-y, respectively, a process for its production, as well as to uses of such nanocrystals such as as short wavelength light-emitting devices, and in the detection of analytes, in particular biomolecules.

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