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Coated water-soluble nanoparticles comprising semiconductor core and silica coating

US7405002B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 2004
Grant dateJul 29, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 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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