Segmented metallic nanostructures, homogeneous metallic nanostructures and methods for producing same
US9624598B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/12493
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention includes a method of producing a segmented 1D nanostructure. The method includes providing a vessel containing a template wherein on one side of the template is a first metal reagent solution and on the other side of the template is a reducing agent solution, wherein the template comprises at least one pore; allowing a first segment of a 1D nanostructure to grow within a pore of the template until a desired length is reached; replacing the first metal reagent solution with a second metal reagent solution; allowing a second segment of a 1D nanostructure to grow from the first segment until a desired length is reached, wherein a segmented 1D nanostructure is produced.
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