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Solvent-free synthesis of soluble nanocrystals

US8178585B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2008
Grant dateMay 15, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/90
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for preparing high quality and high yields of nanocrystals, i.e., metal-oxide-based nanocrystals, using a novel solvent-free method. The nanocrystals advantageously comprise organic alkyl chain capping groups and are stable in air and in nonpolar solvents.

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