Single-crystal – oriented-crystal – and epitaxy growth processes; – Processes of growth from liquid or supercritical state – Having growth from a solution comprising a solvent which is...
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-16
2011-08-16
Kunemund, Robert M (Department: 1714)
Single-crystal, oriented-crystal, and epitaxy growth processes;
Processes of growth from liquid or supercritical state
Having growth from a solution comprising a solvent which is...
C117S069000, C117S070000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07998271
ABSTRACT:
New methods for the synthesis of nanocrystals/quantum dots are disclosed. The methods comprise use of reasonably-priced and commercially available heat transfer fluids (such as Dowtherm® A) as solvents to synthesize CdSe nanocrystals. Separation of nucleation and growth is achieved by quenching the reaction solution with relatively cold (room temperature) solvent to lower the solution temperature. Quenching may be followed by raising the solution temperature, to allow controlled growth to take place.
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Alkhawaldeh Ammar S.
Pasquali Matteo
Wong Michael S.
Carroll Rodney B.
Conley & Rose, P.C.
Kunemund Robert M
William Marsh Rice Universtiy
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