Single-crystal – oriented-crystal – and epitaxy growth processes; – Forming from vapor or gaseous state – With a step of measuring – testing – or sensing
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-09
2011-11-22
Kunemund, Robert M (Department: 1714)
Single-crystal, oriented-crystal, and epitaxy growth processes;
Forming from vapor or gaseous state
With a step of measuring, testing, or sensing
C117S089000, C117S104000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08062421
ABSTRACT:
Shaped nanocrystal particles and methods for making shaped nanocrystal particles are disclosed. One embodiment includes a method for forming a branched, nanocrystal particle. It includes (a) forming a core having a first crystal structure in a solution, (b) forming a first arm extending from the core having a second crystal structure in the solution, and (c) forming a second arm extending from the core having the second crystal structure in the solution.
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Alivisatos A. Paul
Manna Liberato
Scher Erik C.
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Kunemund Robert M
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