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Optical materials, optical components, and methods

US9133388B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 2011
Grant dateSep 15, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/25
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An optical component including an optical material comprising quantum confined semiconductor nanoparticles, wherein at least a portion of the nanoparticles are in a charge neutral state. Further disclosed is an optical component including an optical material comprising quantum confined semiconductor nanoparticles, wherein at least a portion of the nanoparticles are in a charge neutral state, and wherein the optical material is at least partially encapsulated. Methods, optical materials, and devices are also disclosed.

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