Abstract: A method for preparing a metal-free few-layer phosphorous nanomaterial. The method comprises an ice-assisted exfoliation process (or solvent ice-assisted exfoliation process). The method allows for the preparation of a few-layer phosphorous nanomaterial with improved yield and reduced duration and exfoliation power. The few-layer phosphorous nanomaterial is used in the preparation of a photocatalyst. The photocatalyst exhibits a long-term stability, high photocatalytic H2 evolution efficiency from water, and good stability under visible light irradiation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a stable copper-based core-shell nanoparticle and its process of manufacture. Further, the present disclosure relates to the use of the copper-based core-shell nanoparticles as plasmonic photocatalysts in photocalysis and hydrogen production.

Abstract: A method for preparing a metal-free few-layer phosphorous nanomaterial. The method comprises an ice-assisted exfoliation process (or solvent ice-assisted exfoliation process). The method allows for the preparation of a few-layer phosphorous nanomaterial with improved yield and reduced duration and exfoliation power. The few-layer phosphorous nanomaterial is used in the preparation of a photocatalyst. The photocatalyst exhibits a long-term stability, high photocatalytic H2 evolution efficiency from water, and good stability under visible light irradiation.

Abstract: The invention provides a mechanically flexible, electrically conductive, and optically transparent silver nanowire film and demonstrates its specific application in light transmission controlling devices.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a stable copper-based core-shell nanoparticle and its process of manufacture. Further, the present disclosure relates to the use of the copper-based core-shell nanoparticles as plasmonic photocatalysts in photocalysis and hydrogen production.

Abstract: The invention provides an electrically conductive and optically transparent copper-reduced graphene oxide core-shell nanowires film and its specific application for light transmission controlling devices.

Abstract: A luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) comprising a metal-free emitter. The emitter may for example be carbon-based. In particular, the emitter may comprise colloidal carbon quantum dots, also called C-dots or C-QDs or C-dots. In embodiments of the invention, the surface of the C-dots is modified.

Abstract: The invention provides a mechanically flexible, electrically conductive, and optically transparent silver nanowire film and demonstrates its specific application in light transmission controlling devices.

Abstract: The present invention provides quantum dots-integrated inorganic-organic hybrid nanorods and the method to make such nanohybrids. It also provides a method to assemble light transmission controlling devices using the nanohybrids provided in this invention. In this invention, the developed nanohybrids for particular light controlling devices, more specifically SPDs have been disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides quantum dots-integrated inorganic-organic hybrid nanorods and the method to make such nanohybrids. It also provides a method to assemble light transmission controlling devices using the nanohybrids provided in this invention. In this invention, the developed nanohybrids for particular light controlling devices, more specifically SPDs have been disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides an electrically conductive and optically transparent copper-reduced graphene oxide core-shell nanowires film and its specific application for light transmission controlling devices.

Abstract: A field grading material includes a field grading effective amount of a nanoparticle filler distributed in a polymeric matrix, and the nanoparticle filler is heterogeneously distributed in the polymeric matrix.

Abstract: A functional nanoparticle for use in the ultrasensitive identification of bacteria and gene species has a magnetic core, an insulating first shell surrounding the magnetic core, and a luminescent second shell surrounding the first shell.

Abstract: A field grading material includes a field grading effective amount of a nanoparticle filler distributed in a polymeric matrix, and the nanoparticle filler is heterogeneously distributed in the polymeric matrix.

Abstract: A process for producing microtubes from nanoparticles includes forming a dispersion of the nanoparticles in a liquid phase and freeze-drying the dispersion to produce microtubes. The nanoparticles have surface functionality capable of self-bonding and bonding with the liquid phase during freeze-drying, particularly surface hydroxy functionality.