Methods of forming three-dimensional nanodot arrays in a matrix

Details Methods of forming three-dimensional nanodot arrays in a matrix Methods of forming three-dimensional nanodot arrays in a matrix

2006-09-12

2006-09-12

Nelms, David (Department: 2818)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Forming continuous or indefinite length work

Shaping by extrusion

C257SE51040, C257SE51005, C438S105000, C438S778000

Reexamination Certificate

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07105118

ABSTRACT:
Nanostructures and methods of making nanostructures having self-assembled nanodot arrays wherein nanodots are self-assembled in a matrix material due to the free energies of the nanodot material and/or differences in the Gibb's free energy of the nanodot materials and matrix materials.

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