Method of making nanoparticles
US7332351B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2995
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are silica-coated nanoparticles and a process for producing silica-coated nanoparticles. Silica-coated nanoparticles are prepared by precipitating nano-sized cores from reagents dissolved in the aqueous compartment of a water-in-oil microemulsion. A reactive silicate is added to coat the cores with silica. Also disclosed are methods for functionalizing silica-coated nanoparticles for use in a variety of applications.
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