Methods for the production of silver nanowires

Details Methods for the production of silver nanowires Methods for the production of silver nanowires

2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Wyszomierski, George (Department: 1733)

Specialized metallurgical processes, compositions for use therei

Processes

Producing or purifying free metal powder or producing or...

C075S741000, C977S896000

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07922787

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to novel methods for the solution-based production of silver nanowires by adaptation of the polyol process. Some embodiments of the present invention can be practiced at lower temperature and/or at higher concentration than previously described methods. In some embodiments reactants are added in solid form rather than in solution. In some embodiments, an acid compound is added to the reaction.

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