Abstract:
Improved silicon/germanium nanoparticle inks are described that have silicon/ germanium nanoparticles well distributed within a stable dispersion. In particular the inks are formulated with a centrifugation step to remove contaminants as well as less well dispersed portions of the dispersion. A sonication step can be used after the centrifugation, which is observed to result in a synergistic improvement to the quality of some of the inks. The silicon/germanium ink properties can be engineered for particular deposition applications, such as spin coating or screen printing. Appropriate processing methods are described to provide flexibility for ink designs without surface modifying the silicon/germanium nanoparticles. The silicon/germanium nanoparticles are well suited for forming semiconductor components, such as components for thin film transistors or solar cell contacts.
Abstract:
Laser pyrolysis reactor designs and corresponding reactant inlet nozzles are described to provide desirable particle quenching that is particularly suitable for the synthesis of elemental silicon particles. In particular, the nozzles can have a design to encourage nucleation and quenching with inert gas based on a significant flow of inert gas surrounding the reactant precursor flow and with a large inert entrainment flow effectively surrounding the reactant precursor and quench gas flows. Improved silicon nanoparticle inks are described that has silicon nanoparticles without any surface modification with organic compounds. The silicon ink properties can be engineered for particular printing applications, such as inkjet printing, gravure printing or screen printing. Appropriate processing methods are described to provide flexibility for ink designs without surface modifying the silicon nanoparticles.
Abstract:
Small particles provide for improved performance as phosphors especially in the production of display devices. Particles with an diameter less than about 100 nm have altered band properties that affect the emission by the particles. A collection of such small particles with a narrow distribution around a selected average diameter can be used to produce emission at a desired frequency. These particles are effective for producing a wide variety of display types including flat panel displays. Laser pyrolysis provides an efficient process for the production of desired particles.
Abstract:
Improved batteries described herein generally comprise an electrolyte having lithium ions and a cathode comprising submicron metal vanadium oxide particles. In some embodiments, the battery demonstrate an accessible curren t capacity of a least about 220 mAh/g when pulsed in groups of four constant energy pulses at a current density of 30 mA/cm2 to deliver 50 Joules per pulse. The four pulses of a pulse train are separated by 15 seconds of rest between each pulse, and there are 6 days between pulse groups, upon discharg e down to a pulse discharge voltage of 2 V. In further embodiments, the batteries have an average internal electrical resistance of no more than 0.2 Ohms at a current density of at least about 30 mA/cm2. Furthermore, the batteries can have a current capability of at least about 0.4 amps per cubic centimeter battery volume. Due to the improved discharge performance, the batteries can exhibit no significant voltage delay throughout the life of th e battery as demonstrated in a three month accelerated discharge test.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide aluminum oxide particles having extremely small particle diameters and an extremely narrow distribution of particle diameters. SOLUTION: A collection of nanoparticles of aluminum oxide having a very narrow distribution of particle diameters are produced by laser pyrolysis. The distribution of particle diameters effectively does not have a tail and almost no particles having a diameter greater than about 4 times the average diameter. The pyrolysis is performed by pyrolyzing a molecular stream containing an aluminum precursor, an oxidizing agent and an infrared absorber. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
Inorganic particle/polymer composites are described that involve chemical bonding between the elements of the composite. In some embodiments, the composite composition includes a polymer having side groups chemically bonded to inorganic particles. Furthermore, the composite composition can include chemically bonded inorganic particles and ordered polymers. Various electrical, optical and electro-optical devices can be formed from the composites.
Abstract:
Vanadium oxide nanoparticles with different vanadium oxidation states and different crystal structures. The particles have a narrow distribution of particle diameters and unique properties that result from their small size and correspondingly large surface area. The particles are produced by laser pyrolysis, and can be further treated to change their properties, without destroying their nanoscale size. The stoichiometry and crystal structure can be varied by initial heating under mild conditions. The materials may be used as cathode active materials in high energy density batteries.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a composite composition including a polymer with side groups chemically bonded to inorganic particles. SOLUTION: The composite 100 of inorganic particle 102/polymer molecule 104 is explained to participate a chemical bond between composite elements. In some embodiments, a composite composition includes a polymer with a side group chemically bonded to the inorganic particles. Further more, the composite composition can include chemically bonded inorganic particles and an ordered polymer. Various electric, optical and electro-optical devices can be formed from the composition. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT