Catalytic synthesis of metal crystals using conductive polymers
US7318904B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01B1/128
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of forming metal nanoparticles using a polymer colloid that includes at least one conductive polymer and at least one polyelectrolyte. Metal ions are reduced in water by the conductive polymer to produce the nanoparticles, which may be then incorporated in the colloidal structure to form a colloid composite. The method can also be used to separate selected metal ions from aqueous solutions.
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