Abstract: A method for generating reactive species in a medium in which light irradiates the medium including a nanoparticle. A photoinitiator composed of semiconductor nanoparticles for photo-polymerization and 2D and 3D printing.

Abstract: The technology subject of the present application concerns a novel class of fused nanocrystal molecules having unique electronic properties. The application further contemplates methods for their preparation and methods of their use.

Abstract: Provided is a novel photoinitiator in the form of a hybrid nanoparticle constructed of a semiconductor and metallic regions, and uses thereof.

Abstract: An optically active structure and a display device are presented. The device utilized an optically active structure comprising liquid crystal material and a plurality of nanorods configured to emit light in one or more predetermined ranges in response to pumping light. Variation in orientation of the liquid crystal varies orientation of the nanorods and modulated light emission therefrom.

Abstract: A colloidal nanostructure is provided associated with a heavy-metal-free semiconductor material.

Abstract: A method for generating reactive species in a medium in which light irradiates the medium including a nanoparticle. A photoinitiator composed of semiconductor nanoparticles for photo-polymerization and 2D and 3D printing.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein provides a novel class of surface-decorated nanometric particles, and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of seeded nanoparticles and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optically active structure and the use thereof in a backlight unit. The optically active structure comprises a plurality of optically active particles configured to emit light of one or more predetermined wavelength range in response to pumping energy, and a plurality of light scattering elements. The plurality of light scattering elements comprises optically transparent void regions, such as void regions surrounding filler particles.

Abstract: Provided is a novel photoinitiator in the form of a hybrid nanoparticle constructed of a semiconductor and metallic regions, and uses thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a novel photoinitiator in the form of a hybrid nanoparticle constructed of a semiconductor and metallic regions, and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates inter alia to a color display comprising nanoparticles and color filters.

Abstract: A polarized light source configured for use in display device and backlight unit is described. The polarized light source comprising: at least one optically active structure comprising a plurality of nanorods configured to emit light of one or more wavelengths in response to exciting pumping field, said plurality of nanorods comprising nanorods aligned with a predetermined alignment axis so as to produce a desired polarization direction of the emitted light; and a light directing assembly comprising one or more optical elements in optical path of light emitted from the light emitting structure, said light directing assembly being configured to enhance output of the emitted light from the emitting structure while substantially maintaining the polarization of the emitted light passing therethrough. Preferably, layers associated with the polarized light source are aligned with parallel principal axes.

Abstract: A polarized light source configured for use in display device and backlight unit is described. The polarized light source comprising: at least one optically active structure comprising a plurality of nanorods configured to emit light of one or more wavelengths in response to exciting pumping field, said plurality of nanorods comprising nanorods aligned with a predetermined alignment axis so as to produce a desired polarization direction of the emitted light; and a light directing assembly comprising one or more optical elements in optical path of light emitted from the light emitting structure, said light directing assembly being configured to enhance output of the emitted light from the emitting structure while substantially maintaining the polarization of the emitted light passing therethrough. Preferably, layers associated with the polarized light source are aligned with parallel principal axes.

Abstract: The present invention relates inter alia to a color display comprising nanoparticles and color filters.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to metal chalcogenide nanostructures, methods for their preparation and methods of use. A method is disclosed that transforms zinc chalcogenide nanowires into nanorods or quadrilateral nanostructures in an anneal step. Particular embodiments comprise ZnO nanostructures.

Abstract: Provided is a novel photoinitiator in the form of a hybrid nanoparticle constructed of a semiconductor and metallic regions, and uses thereof.

Abstract: Provided are printed patterns and objects including, for example, a film or 3D object, which may include one or more nanorods. According to the subject matter provided, the nanorods may reduce or diminish inter-particle interaction in the pattern or object.

Abstract: A polarized light source configured for use in display device and backlight unit is described. The polarized light source comprising: at least one optically active structure comprising a plurality of nanorods configured to emit light of one or more wavelengths in response to exciting pumping field, said plurality of nanorods comprising nanorods aligned with a predetermined alignment axis so as to produce a desired polarization direction of the emitted light; and a light directing assembly comprising one or more optical elements in optical path of light emitted from the light emitting structure, said light directing assembly being configured to enhance output of the emitted light from the emitting structure while substantially maintaining the polarization of the emitted light passing therethrough. Preferably, layers associated with the polarized light source are aligned with parallel principal axes.

Abstract: A polarized light source configured for use in display device and backlight unit is described. The polarized light source comprising: at least one optically active structure comprising a plurality of nanorods configured to emit light of one or more wavelengths in response to exciting pumping field, said plurality of nanorods comprising nanorods aligned with a predetermined alignment axis so as to produce a desired polarization direction of the emitted light; and a light directing assembly comprising one or more optical elements in optical path of light emitted from the light emitting structure, said light directing assembly being configured to enhance output of the emitted light from the emitting structure while substantially maintaining the polarization of the emitted light passing therethrough. Preferably, layers associated with the polarized light source are aligned with parallel principal axes.