Methods for producing semiconductor nanoparticles
US9293717B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/95
- WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
New semiconductor nanoparticles and manufacturing technologies, including novel methods, systems, and compositions, are provided herein. Robust, reproducible production of large amounts of semiconductor nanoparticles, such as quantum dots, from bacterial cultures during continuous growth is provided, without a need for extensive post growth processing or modification. The result is a novel semiconductor of nanoparticle dimensions and quality that is suitable for commercial applications in lighting, display, imaging, diagnostics, photovoltaics and hydrogen generation, for example. In one embodiment, bacterial-based synthesis methods for producing nanocrystal semiconductor quantum dots are provided by aqueous, environmentally friendly media and methods.
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