Compositions – Inorganic luminescent compositions – Compositions containing halogen; e.g. – halides and oxyhalides
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-19
2011-10-04
Koslow, Carol M (Department: 1734)
Compositions
Inorganic luminescent compositions
Compositions containing halogen; e.g., halides and oxyhalides
C977S774000, C977S814000, C428S131000, C438S507000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08029698
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a method for preparing photoluminescent silicon nanoparticles having uniformly hydrogen-terminated surfaces that are essentially free of residual oxygen. The present invention also relates to a method of preparing a blue-emitting photoluminescent silicon nanoparticle. The present invention further relates to a composition that includes a photoluminescent silicon nanoparticle having a surface that is uniformly hydrogen-terminated and essentially free of residual oxygen. The present invention also relates to a composition including a photoluminescent silicon nanoparticle having a surface that is uniformly coated with an organic layer and essentially free of residual oxygen. The present invention additionally relates to a composition including a photoluminescent silicon nanoparticle stably dispersed in an organic solvent and having a surface that is uniformly coated with an organic layer and essentially free of residual oxygen.
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Hua Fengjun
Ruckenstein Eli
Swihart Mark T.
Hoban Matthew
Koslow Carol M
LeClairRyan
The Research Foundation of State University of New York
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