Hybrid particles and associated methods
US8951446B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC01P2006/80
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Hybrid particles that comprise a coating surrounding a chalcopyrite material, the coating comprising a metal, a semiconductive material, or a polymer; a core comprising a chalcopyrite material and a shell comprising a functionalized chalcopyrite material, the shell enveloping the core; or a reaction product of a chalcopyrite material and at least one of a reagent, heat, and radiation. Methods of forming the hybrid particles are also disclosed.
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