Abstract: A concentrated dispersion of nanometric silver particles, and a method of producing the dispersion, the dispersion including a first solvent; a plurality of nanometric silver particles, in which a majority are single-crystal silver particles, the plurality of nanometric silver particles having an average secondary particle size (d50) within a range of 30 to 300 nanometers, the particles disposed within the solvent; and at least one dispersant; wherein a concentration of the silver particles within the dispersion is within a range of 30% to 75%, by weight, and wherein a concentration of the dispersant is within a range of 0.2% to 30% of the concentration of the silver particles, by weight.

Abstract: Optical devices having multi-functional coatings.

Abstract: Optical devices having multi-functional coatings.

Abstract: There is provided a formulation containing nanometric single-crystal metallic copper particles, and a method of producing the formulation.

Abstract: A formulation containing particulate matter including nanometric metallic copper particles, at least 10% of the particulate matter being single-crystal metallic copper particles, the particulate matter having an average secondary particle size (d50) within a range of 20 to 200 nanometers, the nanometric metallic copper particles being at least partially covered by at least one dispersant; a concentration ratio of crystalline cuprous oxide particles to the nanometric metallic copper particles, within the particulate matter, being at most 0.4; the formulation including a solvent, the particulate matter and the solvent forming a dispersion.

Abstract: A concentrated dispersion of nanometric silver particles, and a method of producing the dispersion, the dispersion including a first solvent; a plurality of nanometric silver particles, in which a majority are single-crystal silver particles, the plurality of nanometric silver particles having an average secondary particle size (d50) within a range of 30 to 300 nanometers, the particles disposed within the solvent; and at least one dispersant; wherein a concentration of the silver particles within the dispersion is within a range of 30% to 75%, by weight, and wherein a concentration of the dispersant is within a range of 0.2% to 30% of the concentration of the silver particles, by weight.

Abstract: Optical devices having multi-functional coatings.

Abstract: A concentrated dispersion of nanometric silver particles, and a method of producing the dispersion, the dispersion including a first solvent; a plurality of nanometric silver particles, in which a majority are single-crystal silver particles, the plurality of nanometric silver particles having an average secondary particle size (d50) within a range of 30 to 300 nanometers, the particles disposed within the solvent; and at least one dispersant; wherein a concentration of the silver particles within the dispersion is within a range of 30% to 75%, by weight, and wherein a concentration of the dispersant is within a range of 0.2% to 30% of the concentration of the silver particles, by weight.

Abstract: Optical devices having multi-functional coatings.

Abstract: Optical devices having multi-functional coatings.

Abstract: There is provided a formulation containing nanometric single-crystal metallic copper particles, and a method of producing the formulation.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel conductive film and a multilayered conductive structure, comprising a plurality of metal nanowires arranged in clusters and having an average aspect ratio of least 100,000, optionally decorated by metal nanoparticles. It is also disclosed a process for preparation of a conductive film comprising metal nanowires by surfactant/template assisted method which involves the use of a precursor solution based on surfactant (such as CTAB), metal precursor (such as HAuCl4 and AgNO3) and reducing agent (such as metal borohydride or sodium ascorbate).

Abstract: Optical device with an optical substrate and a multi-functional layer fixed thereon, the layer including plural multi-functional areas, each said area including a first group and a second group of functional dots and disposed within a certain rectangular area, the first group having a first composition and a first functionality, the first functionality selected from an anti-reflectance, anti-scratch, anti-fog, ultraviolet absorber, and photochromic functionality; the second group having a second composition and a second functionality, the second functionality selected from the same group as above, the second group differs with respect to the first functionality, or with respect to the first composition, or wherein within at least one multi-functional area, the first group has a height H1, the second group has a height H2, where H2>k*H1, with k being at least 1.05.

Abstract: A formulation containing nanometric single-crystal metallic copper particles, and a method of producing the formulation.

Abstract: Optical device with an optical substrate and a multi-functional layer fixed thereon, the layer including plural multi-functional areas, each said area including a first group and a second group of functional dots and disposed within a certain rectangular area, the first group having a first composition and a first functionality, the first functionality selected from an anti-reflectance, anti-scratch, anti-fog, ultraviolet absorber, and photochromic functionality; the second group having a second composition and a second functionality, the second functionality selected from the same group as above, the second group differs with respect to the first functionality, or with respect to the first composition, or wherein within at least one multi-functional area, the first group has a height H1, the second group has a height H2, where H2>k*H1, with k being at least 1.05.

Abstract: A concentrated dispersion of nanometric silver particles, and a method of producing the dispersion, the dispersion including a first solvent; a plurality of nanometric silver particles, in which a majority are single-crystal silver particles, the plurality of nanometric silver particles having an average secondary particle size (d50) within a range of 30 to 300 nanometers, the particles disposed within the solvent; and at least one dispersant; wherein a concentration of the silver particles within the dispersion is within a range of 30% to 75%, by weight, and wherein a concentration of the dispersant is within a range of 0.2% to 30% of the concentration of the silver particles, by weight.

Abstract: A concentrated dispersion of nanometric silver particles, and a method of producing the dispersion, the dispersion including a first solvent; a plurality of nanometric silver particles, in which a majority are single-crystal silver particles, the plurality of nanometric silver particles having an average secondary particle size (d50) within a range of 30 to 300 nanometers, the particles disposed within the solvent; and at least one dispersant; wherein a concentration of the silver particles within the dispersion is within a range of 30% to 75%, by weight, and wherein a concentration of the dispersant is within a range of 0.2% to 30% of the concentration of the silver particles, by weight.

Abstract: A formulation containing nanometric single-crystal metallic copper particles, and a method of producing the formulation.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel conductive film and a multilayered conductive structure, comprising a plurality of metal nanowires arranged in clusters and having an average aspect ratio of least 100,000, optionally decorated by metal nanoparticles. It is also disclosed a process for preparation of a conductive film comprising metal nanowires by surfactant/template assisted method which involves the use of a precursor solution based on surfactant (such as CTAB), metal precursor (such as HAuCl4 and AgN03) and reducing agent (such as metal borohydride or sodium ascorbate).

Abstract: The invention provides a novel conductive film and a multilayered conductive structure, comprising a plurality of metal nanowires arranged in clusters and having an average aspect ratio of least 100,000, optionally decorated by metal nanoparticles. It is also disclosed a process for preparation of a conductive film comprising metal nanowires by surfactant/template assisted method which involves the use of a precursor solution based on surfactant (such as CTAB), metal precursor (such as HAuC14 and AgN03) and reducing agent (such as metal borohydride or sodium ascorbate).