Coated water-soluble nanoparticles comprising semiconductor core and silica coating
US7405002B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 4, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2998
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Nanoparticles and methods of making nanoparticles are provided. The nanoparticles may include semiconductor nanocrystals. A shell may encapsulate a nanoparticle core, and the shell may include non-organic material and may be silica. The shell may also include additional species such as PEG. In some embodiments, a passivation layer is in contact with the core.
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