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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8039517 | Colloidal particle sols and methods for preparing the same A method of preparing an organic sol of particles is provided. Steps include: a) providing a suspension of particles in an aqueous medium; b) adding an organic liquid to form an admixture where the concentration of... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7829598 | Production of nanosized materials The present invention relates to a method of producing a nano-sized material such as in the form of a colloidal suspension of nano-sized particles and/or as a coating and/or as a thin film comprised by such nano-sized particles on the surface of a substrate. The inv... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7820723 | Method of preparing a stable lead zircon-titanate sol and method for preparing films based on same A method of preparing a sol of lead zirconium titanate, known as PZT, of formula PbZrxTi(1−x)O3 with 0.45≦x≦0.7, comprises the steps of: (a) preparing a concentrated sol in a diol, the sol comprising a titanium-bas... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7807723 | Water-free metaloxide colloids and metal oxide polymers, method for the production thereof and use thereof Water-free metal oxide colloids or metal oxide polymers of the formula [M(O)X3X4]n (1) in an aprotic, organic solvent or solvent mixture, wherein M is Si, Ge, Sn, Ti, Zr or Hf; and X3 and X4 are independently O1/2 | 10/05/2010 |
| 7772288 | Group III nitride coatings and methods The invention provides a composition that is a dispersion made from a Group III nitride, a solvent system, and a dispersant. The dispersion can be used to prepare Group III nitride thin films on a wide range of substrates, for example, glass, silicon, silicon dioxid... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7745498 | Nanowire dispersion compositions and uses thereof Nanowire dispersion compositions (and uses thereof) are disclosed comprising a plurality of inorganic nanowires suspended in an aqueous or non-aqueous solution comprising at least one low molecular weight and/or low HLB (Hydrophile-Lipophile Balance) value dispersan... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7741376 | Process for preparing dispersed ingredient having metal-oxygen bonds A dispersed ingredient having metal-oxygen bonds which is obtained by hydrolyzing a metal alkoxide in an organic solvent in the absence of an acid, a base, and/or a dispersion stabilizer, either with 0.5 to less than 1 mol of water per mol of the metal alkoxide or a... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7718708 | Anhydrous zinc antimonate sol and process for producing same There is provided a sol in which surface-modified colloidal particles are dispersed in a liquid, wherein the surface-modified colloidal particles are obtained by using anhydrous zinc antimonate colloidal particles, metal oxides comprising tin atom, zinc atom, antimo... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7709540 | Method for preparing organic ligand-capped titanium dioxide nanocrystals The present invention belongs to a method for preparing organic ligand-capped titanium dioxide nanocrystals, wherein the method comprises steps of using methyl titanate, ethyl titanate, n-propyl titanate, iso-propyl titanate, butyl titanate or titanium tetrachloride... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7649024 | Process for preparing nanofluids with rotating packed bed reactor The present invention discloses a process for preparing a hydrophobic fluid containing metal oxide nanoparticles dispersed therein such as heat transfer fluids or lubricant fluids, including introducing an alkaline aqueous solution (aqueous phase) and an organic sol... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7528177 | Preparation method for nanometer grade zinc oxide crystalline (zincite) sol An environmentally friendly method for preparing zinc oxide (zincite) nanoparticle sol having more than 90% visible light transmission at 20 wt % solid; comprises of the neutralizing, under specific pH, an inorganic zinc salt with an inorganic alkali, both dissolved... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7482382 | Process for preparing nano-sized metal oxide particles The present invention is directed to novel sol-gel methods in which metal oxide precursor and an alcohol-based solution are mixed to form a reaction mixture that is then allowed to react to produce nanosized metal oxide particles. The methods of the present inventio... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7459484 | Organic colloidal dispersion of iron particles, method for preparing same and use thereof as fuel additive for internal combustion engines The colloidal dispersion of the invention is characterized in that it comprises an organic phase; particles of an iron compound in its amorphous form; and at least one amphiphilic agent. It is prepared by a process in which either an iron salt in the presence of an ... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7390355 | Zinc oxide A dispersion containing zinc oxide particles having a dispersion particle size of (i) median volume particle diameter in the range from 70 to 130 nm, (ii) less than 16% by volume of particles having a volume diameter of less than 35 nm below the median volume partic... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7374698 | Nanometer heat-conducting water solution for use in car cooling system A nanometer heat-conducting water solution for use in a car cooling system is disclosed. The nanometer heat-conducting water solution is formed by mixing a AlO2 solution (1.1 vol %) having 3-10 nanometer scale materials with a TiO2 solution (1.... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7371705 | Phospha-adamantane(s) catalytic system A catalyst system capable of catalysing the carbonylation of an olefinally unsaturated compound is described. The 5 catalyst system is obtainable by combining: (a) a metal of Group VIB or Group VIII B or a compound thereof; and (b) a bidentate phosphine of general f... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7342049 | Dilatant fluid composition A novel dilatant fluid which keeps fluid state within a broad temperature range, is excellent in storage stability, has large mechanical strength and shows large changing quantity of viscosity resistance accompanied by the increase of shear stress. It was found that... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338618 | Doped-type metal sulfide phosphor nanoparticle, dispersion thereof, and method for producing the same A doped-type metal sulfide phosphor nanoparticle dispersion, comprising a doped-type metal sulfide phosphor nanoparticle dispersed in a hydrophobic organic solvent, wherein the doped-type metal sulfide phosphor nanoparticle compris... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335594 | Method for manufacturing a memory device having a nanocrystal charge storage region A method for manufacturing a memory device having a metal nanocrystal charge storage structure. A substrate is provided and a first layer of dielectric material is grown on the substrate. An absorption layer is formed on the first layer of dielectric material. The a... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7335245 | Metal and alloy nanoparticles and synthesis methods thereof The present teachings are directed toward single metal and alloy nanoparticles and synthesis methods for preparing single metal and alloy nanoparticles. ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7312251 | Synthesis of stable solutions of rare earth tris (organophosphate) in hydrocarbon solvents Stable rare earth tris (organophosphate) solutions comprise a rare earth tris (organophosphate) and a hydrocarbon solvent. From about 2% to about 10% rare earth element, preferably from about 3% to about 8%, is present in the solutions. The rare earth tris (organoph... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309650 | Memory device having a nanocrystal charge storage region and method A memory device having a metal nanocrystal charge storage structure and a method for its manufacture. The memory device may be manufactured by forming a first oxide layer on the semiconductor substrate, then disposing a porous dielectric layer on the oxide layer and... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7301066 | Method of making and using nanoscale metal Methods of treating ground water and methods for reducing contaminants (e.g., chlorinated compounds in contaminated ground water) to harmless compounds in the presence of an elemental metal treatment composition. Said methods comprise injecting a treatment solution ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7252769 | Use of cerium salts to inhibit manganese deposition in water systems Methods to control manganese deposition in an aqueous system, which include introducing a cerium-containing composition, and optionally another deposit control agent, to the aqueous system, are described. Also described, are cerium-containing compositions that promo... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7250729 | Method of spark-processing silicon and resulting materials The subject invention pertains to a method of spark processing silicon and resulting materials. The subject invention also relates to electroluminescent devices incorporating the materials produced by the subject method. The subject method for spark-processing can e... | 07/31/2007 |
| RE39746 | Phosphoric esters and their use as dispersants The invention relates to phosphoric esters of the general formula I where X is 1 or 2; n is from 2 to 18; m and o are each from 2 to 100; k is from 2 to 4; R″ is H or a linear or branched alkyl radical; and R′ is an alkyl, al... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7250118 | Agglomerated nanoparticles having a rutile-like crystalline phase Agglomerated nanoparticles including Ti/Sb mixed oxide nanoparticles having a rutile-like crystalline phase content of at least 20 weight percent, wherein the nanoparticles have at least one organic moiety bound to the nanoparticle surface, and wherein the weight ra... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7244317 | Dispensible brazing paste A dispensable brazing paste useful in lamp manufacturing includes a brazing powder and a water soluble vehicle that has water, glycerin, a binder, and a dispersant that includes ammonium stearate and ammonium citrate. Preferably, the brazing powder is 84-87 wt % of ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7241437 | Zirconia particles Zirconia particles, methods of making zirconia particles, composite materials that contain the zirconia particles, methods of making the composite materials, and zirconia sols that contain the zirconia particles are described. The zirconia particles are substantiall... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7235296 | Formulations for coated diamond abrasive slurries The present invention is directed to an abrasive article and methods of making the abrasive article. An abrasive coating on the abrasive article comprises at least 20% by weight of a superabrasive particle. The abrasive coating is derived from an abrasive slurry. Th... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7204977 | Powder-containing oil-in-water emulsified composition There is provided an oil-in-water emulsified composition comprising hydrophobic powder particles, a polyether-modified silicone represented by formula (1), and an ionic water-soluble polymer compound, whereby the succulent feel originating from thickening effect ren... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7198773 | Synthesis of ZnO nano-structured materials and its apparatus Disclosed are a method of fabricating ZnO nanostructures and its apparatus, and more particularly, to a method of fabricating ZnO nanostructures from Zn gas, which is produced by a reduction process between ZnO powder and graphite, on a silicon substrate, wherein va... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7195720 | Curable composition for heat conductive material The invention provides a curable composition for a heat conductive material, having an excellent durability, a satisfactory heat conductive property and a high productivity with easily controllable surface tackiness, a heat conductive material obtained from such cur... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7182801 | Non-magnetic nickel powders and method for preparing the same Provided are non-magnetic nickel powders and a method for preparing the same. The nickel powders have non-magnetic property and a HCP crystal structure. The method include (a) dispersing nickel powders with a FCC crystal structure in an organic solvent to prepare a ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7173065 | Thermally developable materials with improved conductive layer Backside conductive layers with increased conductive efficiency can be provided for thermally developable materials by formulating hydrophilic metal oxide clusters in a hydrophobic environment using low shear mixing conditions. The dry thickness and coating weight o... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7160525 | Monodisperse noble metal nanocrystals Nanoparticle compositions of noble metals, and methods of making them, are described. The nanoparticle compositions are made by reacting a salt or complex of a noble metal, such as Au, Ag, Cu or Pt, with a weak ligand, and a reducing agent, in a single liquid phase.... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7153597 | Magnetic recording media having chemically modified patterned substrate to assemble self organized magnetic arrays A data storage medium is provided according to the present invention for magnetic recording. The data storage medium includes a substrate having a locking pattern etched therein defining patterned regions. The patterned regions are chemically modified by depositing ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7148277 | Aqueous compositions based on polychloroprene Water-containing compositions containing polychloroprene particles, zinc oxide particles having an average particle size of less than 150 nm and water. The compositions can be used as adhesives and/or sealants. ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7144936 | Solvent-containing compositions based on polychloroprene Solvent-containing compositions based on polychloroprene, and solvent-containing zinc oxide dispersions which are stable in storage, that can be used in adhesive and sealant compositions. The compositions can be prepared by mixing the polychloroprene composition and... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7108733 | Metal slurry for electrode formation and production method of the same The present invention provides a metal slurry for electrode formation which slurry is high in dispersion property and enables formation of high density electrode films. The metal slurry for electrode formation is composed of a spherical metal powder of 0.1 to 2.0 μ... | 09/19/2006 |
