Methods for synthesis of semiconductor nanocrystals and...

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2007-08-14

2007-08-14

Vanoy, Timothy C. (Department: 1754)

Chemistry of inorganic compounds

Selenium or tellurium or compound thereof

C423S509000, C423S561100, C423S618000, C977S773000, C977S775000, C977S813000, C977S814000, C252S06230T, C252S06230Q

Reexamination Certificate

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11120725

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods for synthesis of IV–VI nanostructures, and thermoelectric compositions formed of such structures. In one aspect, the method includes forming a solution of a Group IV reagent, a Group VI reagent and a surfactant. A reducing agent can be added to the solution, and the resultant solution can be maintained at an elevated temperature, e.g., in a range of about 20° C. to about 360° C., for a duration sufficient for generating nanoparticles as binary alloys of the IV–VI elements.

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