Of Specified Metal Or Metal Alloy Composition Patents (Class 977/810)
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Publication number: 20120308808Abstract: A gas barrier film and method for manufacturing the abovementioned gas barrier film are disclosed in the present invention. The gas barrier film is applied in electronic product, food, medicine and other fields for protecting them from gas and water. The gas barrier film comprises a gas barrier layer and pluralities of cladding layers. The gas barrier layer is a liquid layer, and the cladding layers are disposed on the opposite surface of the gas barrier layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: NATIONAL TSING HUA UNIVERSITYInventors: Ta-Jo LIU, Chin-Ghia LIU, Po-Hao TSAO, Hung-Chih CHEN
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Publication number: 20120308444Abstract: In accordance with at least some embodiments of the present disclosure, a lateral flow immunoassay strip may include a first conjugate pad containing streptavidin-gold nanoparticle (streptavidin-AuNP) conjugates, a second conjugate pad containing anti-cardiac troponin I monoclonal antibody (anti-cTnI mAb)-AuNP-biotinylated single stranded DNA (ssDNA) conjugate complexes, and a nitrocellulose membrane coupled with the first conjugate pad and the second conjugate pad, wherein the nitrocellulose membrane contains a first test line prepared with capturing anti-cTnI mAb.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Inventor: Jimin Zhu
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Publication number: 20120308845Abstract: The cutting tool of the present invention has a base material and a multi-layer coating formed thereon. The multi-layer coating includes an A-layer, a B-layer and a C-layer repeatedly deposited in the order of A-layer, C-layer and B-layer from the base material toward an outer surface of the multi-layer coating. The A-layer has a1 layers and a2 layers wherein 8-20 layers of a1 layers and a2 layers are non-periodically deposited per 100 nm. Each unit layer of the A-layer, B-layer, and C-layer has a thickness of 0.5-2.0 ?m, 0.1 ?m-0.5 ?m and 55-95 nm respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2010Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: TaeguTec, Ltd.Inventors: Chol Woen Yun, Yong Hyun Jeong, Moo Young Yoon
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Publication number: 20120301531Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a composition having antimicrobial activity comprising particles comprising at least one inorganic copper salt; and at least one functionalizing agent in contact with the particles, the functionalizing agent stabilizing the particle in a carrier such that an antimicrobially effective amount of ions are released into the environment of a microbe. The average size of the particles ranges from about 1000 nm to about 4 nm. Preferred copper salts include copper iodide, copper bromide and copper chloride. Preferred functionalizing agents include amino acids, thiols, hydrophilic polymers emulsions of hydrophobic polymers and surfactants.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: Donald R. Uhlmann, Anoop Agrawal, Murat Akarsu, John P. Cronin
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Publication number: 20120301870Abstract: This invention is directed to the application of a previously unknown property of nanomaterials—its ability to enhance protein activity and stability at high temperatures, in organic solvents, and in polymer composites. Nanomaterials such as single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) can significantly enhance enzyme function and stability in strongly denaturing environments. Experimental results and theoretical analysis reveal that the enhancement in stability is a result of the curvature of these nanoscale materials, which suppresses unfavorable protein-protein interactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: Jonathan S. Dordick, Ravindra S. Kane, Prashanth Asuri, Sandeep S. Karajanagi, Alexey A. Vertegel, Richard W. Siegel
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Publication number: 20120301782Abstract: Powder milling techniques, tin-based alloys formed thereby, and the use of such alloys as electrode compositions for lithium ion batteries are provided. The alloys include tin and at least one transition metal but contain no silicon. The powder milling is done using low energy roller milling (pebble milling).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: Jeffrey R. Dahn, Pierre P. Ferguson, Mark N. Obrovac, Dinh B. Le, James R. Landucci
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Publication number: 20120301971Abstract: An object of the present invention is to prepare a fine particle with high durability and high brightness, in which semiconductor nanoparticles are assembled. The present invention provides fluorescent fine particles comprising Cd- and Se-containing semiconductor nanoparticles dispersed in silicon-containing fine particles, wherein the average particle size of the silicon-containing fine particles is 20 to 100 nm, and the number of semiconductor nanoparticles dispersed in the silicon-containing fine particles is 10 or more.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2010Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: Norio Murase, Ping Yang, Masanori Ando
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Publication number: 20120298925Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrically conductive polymer filler for preparing electrically conductive plastics and a preparation method thereof. More specifically, the invention relates to an electrically conductive polymer filler comprising carbon nanotube (CNT) microcapsules including carbon nanotubes encapsulated with a thermoplastic resin layer, and to a preparation method and an electrically conductive thermoplastic resin comprising the electrically conductive polymer filler.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: HANNANOTECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Soowan Kim, Sangpil Kim, Changwon Lee
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Publication number: 20120302801Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of reacting specific compounds, which are defined below with hydrogen in the presence of a structured catalyst based on sintered metal fibers (SMF) coated by a ZnO layer with Pd-nanoparticles, to reactions of these specific compounds with hydrogen in the presence of said catalyst and an organic base as well as to vitamins, carotinoids, perfume ingredients, and/or food or feed ingredients prepared by using this reaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Werner Bonrath, Thomas Mueller, Lioubov Kiwi-Minsker, Albert Renken, Igor Iouranov
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Publication number: 20120298930Abstract: Stable multicomponent coating systems with superior coatability and stability are disclosed. Such stable coating systems comprising nanostructures, cellulosic polymers, and blocked isocyanates provide coatings and films exhibiting superior surface resistivity and crosslinking.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventor: Chaofeng Zou
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Publication number: 20120301528Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a composition having antimicrobial activity comprising particles comprising at least one inorganic copper salt; and at least one functionalizing agent in contact with the particles, the functionalizing agent stabilizing the particle in a carrier such that an antimicrobially effective amount of ions are released into the environment of a microbe. The average size of the particles ranges from about 1000 nm to about 4 nm. Preferred copper salts include copper iodide, copper bromide and copper chloride. Preferred functionalizing agents include amino acids, thiols, hydrophilic polymers, emulsions of hydrophobic polymers and surfactants.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: Donald R. Uhlmann, Anoop Agrawal, Murat Akarsu, John P. Cronin, Juan Carlos Lopez-Tonazzi, Ryan J. Reeser
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Publication number: 20120301350Abstract: Nanowire preparation methods, compositions, and articles are disclosed. Such methods which reduce metal ions to metal nanowires in the presence of aluminum or gallium ions, are capable of producing long, narrow, nanowires useful for electronics and optical applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventor: David R. Whitcomb
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Publication number: 20120295166Abstract: Hybrid radical energy storage devices, such as batteries or electrochemical devices, and methods of use and making are disclosed. Also described herein are electrodes and electrolytes useful in energy storage devices, for example, radical polymer cathode materials and electrolytes for use in organic radical batteries.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY, LLCInventors: Thomas GENNETT, David S. GINLEY, Wade BRAUNECKER, Chunmei BAN
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Publication number: 20120295368Abstract: Kits for detecting a target material and methods of detecting a target material by using the kits are provided, the kits include a target material binding portion including a first molecule and a probe linked to the first molecule, and a target material detection portion including a plurality of nanoparticles each having a surface to which a compound having a zwitterion and a second molecule are linked. The first molecule is specifically bound to the second molecule in a pair.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicants: POSTECH ACADEMY-INDUSTRY FOUNDATION, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Kyu-hyun Im, No-kyoung Park, Jong-jin Park, Jae-hyun Hur, Joon-hyuck Park, Sung-jee Kim
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Publication number: 20120294888Abstract: Disclosed are synthetic nanocarrier compositions, and related methods, comprising immunosuppressants and MHC Class II-restricted epitopes of an allergen that provide tolerogenic immune responses specific to the allergen.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: Selecta Biosciences, Inc.Inventors: Takashi Kei Kishimoto, Christopher Fraser, Roberto A. Maldonado
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Publication number: 20120286203Abstract: Novel core-shell nanoparticles comprising a phosphorescent core and metal shell as well as methods of synthesizing and using said core-shell nanoparticles are provided. In a preferred embodiment, the phosphorescent core comprises an upconverting phosphor and the shell comprises gold.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2010Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Ian M. Kennedy, Sudheendra Lakshmana
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Publication number: 20120289740Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for manufacturing a catalyst. The catalyst includes a mesoporous support and a plurality of metal nanoparticles dispersed and positioned in the mesopores of the mesoporous support. The method comprises the steps of: (a1)) allowing an organometallic precursor to be in contact with a mesoporous support, in which the organometallic precursor includes at least one material selected from the group consisting of ruthenium-containing compound, rhodium-containing compound and palladium-containing compound; and (a2) reducing the organometallic precursor in the presence of a supercritical fluid with a reductant, so that the organometallic precursor is reduced to the metal nanoparticles.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: NATIONAL CENTRAL UNIVERSITYInventors: Chung-Sung Tan, Yu-Wen Chen, Hsin-Wei Lin, Clive Hsu Yen
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Publication number: 20120288553Abstract: The present invention provides a method for controlling toxicity of metallic particles and a low-toxicity composite of metallic nanoparticles and inorganic clay. The metallic nanoparticles are effective in preventing infection and in skinning over, and thus suitable for treating scalds/burns. In the composite, the weight ratio of metallic nanoparticles to inorganic clay preferably ranges 0.1/99.9 to 6.0/94.0 in a size of about 5 to 100 nm. Preferably, the metal is silver and the inorganic clay is nano silicate platelets.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITYInventors: Jiang-Jen Lin, Hong-Lin Su, Fu-Chuo Peng, Chia-Yu Chu, Ying-Fang Chiu, Pei-Ru Li, Hsi-Tai Sun
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Patent number: 8308842Abstract: Pyrophoric nanoparticles and methods of producing the same are provided herein. An exemplary method of producing pyrophoric nanoparticles can include providing a first aqueous solution comprising at least one metal salt and an aliphatic polyether; providing a second solution comprising a metal hydride reducing agent; continuously combining the first and second solutions to produce nanoparticles in a liquid phase; separating the nanoparticles from the liquid phase; and drying the nanoparticles to form pyrophoric nanoparticles. The pyrophoric nanoparticles can have a diameter ranging from about 1 nm to about 50 nm.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2010Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Kimberly D. Nosella, Santiago Faucher, Ke Zhou, Paul J. Gerroir, Richard P. N. Veregin, Karen A. Moffat
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Publication number: 20120282132Abstract: Methods of the invention allow rapid production of high-porous, large-surface-area nanostructured metal and/or metal oxide at attractive low cost applicable to a wide variety of commercial applications such as sensors, catalysts and photovoltaics.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2010Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventors: James J. Watkins, Christos Fotios Karanikas, David Reisner, Xinqing Ma, Jeff Roth, T. Danny Xiao, Stephen Paul Murphy
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Publication number: 20120282650Abstract: A composite material includes a body and a plurality of nano-scale probes. The body is made of a polymer. The plurality of nano-scale probes is embedded in the body. The nano-scale probes are substantially uniformly distributed in the polymer matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., Tsinghua UniversityInventors: Yuan YAO, Chang-Shen CHANG
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Publication number: 20120283695Abstract: A transdermal drug delivery patch and a method of controlling the drug release of the transdermal drug delivery patch by near-IR are disclosed. The transdermal drug delivery patch comprises a substrate, carriers and drugs. The drugs are encapsulated in the carriers, and the carriers having the drugs are disposed on a surface of the substrate. The carriers are formed of biodegradable polymers, and nano-particles with a photothermal conversion effect are loaded in the carrier. When the carriers are punctured into the skin and the nano-particles in the carrier absorb the near-IR, the near-IR is converted into heat by the nano-particles to melt the carrier and thus releasing the drugs encapsulated in the carrier into the skin. Accordingly, the speed of releasing the drugs encapsulated in the carrier can be controlled accurately by the near-IR.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2011Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: NATIONAL CHENG KUNG UNIVERSITYInventors: MEI-CHIN CHEN, DONG-HWANG CHEN, KUAN-WEN WANG, BO-HUNG LAI
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Publication number: 20120276133Abstract: Disclosed are synthetic nanocarrier methods, and related compositions, comprising B cell and/or MHC Class II-restricted epitopes and immunosuppressants in order to generate tolerogenic immune responses, such as the generation of antigen-specific regulatory B cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: Selecta Biosciences, Inc.Inventor: Roberto A. Maldonado
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Publication number: 20120276158Abstract: Disclosed are synthetic nanocarrier compositions, and related methods, comprising MHC Class I-restricted and/or MHC Class II-restricted epitopes associated with undesired CD8+ T cell responses and immunosuppressants that provide tolerogenic immune responses against antigens that comprise the epitopes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: Selecta Biosciences, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Fraser, Takashi Kei Kishimoto, Roberto A. Maldonado
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Publication number: 20120276160Abstract: Disclosed are synthetic nanocarrier methods, and related compositions, comprising administering B cell and/or MHC Class II-restricted epitopes of an antigen and immunosuppressants in order to reduce antigen-specific activation of innate immune cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: Selecta Biosciences, Inc.Inventor: Roberto A. Maldonado
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Publication number: 20120273733Abstract: A plasma treatment has been used to modify the surface of BNNTs. In one example, the surface of the BNNT has been modified using ammonia plasma to include amine functional groups. Amine functionalization allows BNNTs to be soluble in chloroform, which had not been possible previously. Further functionalization of amine-functionalized BNNTs with thiol-terminated organic molecules has also been demonstrated. Gold nanoparticles have been self-assembled at the surface of both amine- and thiol-functionalized boron nitride Nanotubes (BNNTs) in solution. This approach constitutes a basis for the preparation of highly functionalized BNNTs and for their utilization as nanoscale templates for assembly and integration with other nanoscale materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Toby Sainsbury, Takashi Ikuno, Alexander K. Zettl
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Publication number: 20120277476Abstract: A method of production of a catalyst that has 0.05-0.25 wt. % of precious metal, preferably for the oxidative dehydrogenation of olefinically unsaturated alcohols, comprising the following steps a) producing a D.C. plasma, b) introducing the metal and support material into the plasma, c) evaporating the metal and support material or “shattering” the solid bodies of metal and support material in the plasma, and reaction of the particles, d) cooling, so that very small particles of composite material are obtained, e) applying the composite material on the catalyst support proper, the correspondingly produced catalyst and use thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Georg Seeber, Dirk Grossschmidt, Torsten Mäurer, Christian Baltes
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Publication number: 20120267893Abstract: In general, in one aspect, the invention relates to a system to create vapor for generating electric power. The system includes a vessel comprising a fluid and a complex and a turbine. The vessel of the system is configured to concentrate EM radiation received from an EM radiation source. The vessel of the system is further configured to apply the EM radiation to the complex, where the complex absorbs the EM radiation to generate heat. The vessel of the system is also configured to transform, using the heat generated by the complex, the fluid to vapor. The vessel of the system is further configured to sending the vapor to a turbine. The turbine of the system is configured to receive, from the vessel, the vapor used to generate the electric power.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2010Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITYInventors: Nancy J. Halas, Peter Nordlander, Oara Neumann
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Publication number: 20120267784Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor chip, a contact pad of the semiconductor chip and a first layer arranged over the contact pad. The first layer includes niobium, tantalum or an alloy including niobium and tantalum.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2011Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Khalil Hosseini, Manfred Mengel, Joachim Mahler
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Publication number: 20120270729Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for purification of nitrogen oxides, the catalyst comprising a solid in which Au and Fe atoms exist in a state of being close. In accordance with the present invention, a catalyst that can demonstrate NOx purification performance at low temperatures and/or in an oxidative atmosphere is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2010Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Mayuko Osaki, Hirohito Hirata, Naoto Nagata, Yuji Matsumoto, Kei Kuramoto
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Publication number: 20120267585Abstract: Compositions comprising nanosized objects (i.e., nanoparticles) in which at least one observable marker, such as a radioisotope or fluorophore, is incorporated within the nanosized object. The nanosized objects include, for example, metal or semi-metal oxide (e.g., silica), quantum dot, noble metal, magnetic metal oxide, organic polymer, metal salt, and core-shell nanoparticles, wherein the label is incorporated within the nanoparticle or selectively in a metal oxide shell of a core-shell nanoparticle. Methods of preparing the volume-labeled nanoparticles are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: UT-BATTELLE, LLCInventors: Wei Wang, Baohua Gu, Scott T. Retterer, Mitchel J. Doktycz
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Publication number: 20120269903Abstract: The present invention relates to mannopyranoside-derived compounds and to the use thereof as medicaments, in particular in the treatment of cancer diseases, and also to the method for preparing same and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. Medical devices surface-treated with mannopyranoside-derived compounds according to the invention also form part of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: Centre National De La Recherche ScientifiqueInventors: Jean-Louis Montero, Veronique Montero, Jean-Pierre Moles, Pascal De Santa Barbara, Stephanie Combemale, Azzam Awwad, Bernard Jover
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Publication number: 20120264222Abstract: An ultrasensitive method for detecting non-aromatic non-planar nitroamine analytes in a sample is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2010Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: Yissum Research Development Company of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.Inventors: Itamar Willner, Ran Tel-Vered, Michael Riskin
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Publication number: 20120262266Abstract: An alloy is provided which consists of Fe100-a-b-c-d-x-y-zCuaNbbMcTdSixByZz and up to 1 at % impurities, M being one or more of the elements Mo, Ta and Zr, T being one or more of the elements V, Mn, Cr, Co and Ni, Z being one or more of the elements C, P and Ge, 0 at %?a<1.5 at %, 0 at %?b<2 at %, 0 at %?(b+c)<2 at %, 0 at %?d<5 at %, 10 at %<x<18 at %, 5 at %<y<11 at % and 0 at %?z<2 at %. The alloy is configured in tape form and has a nanocrystalline structure in which at least 50 vol % of the grains have an average size of less than 100 nm, a hysteresis loop with a central linear region, a remanence ratio Jr/Js of <0.1 and a coercive field strength Hc to anisotropic field strength Ha ratio of <10%.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Giselher HERZER, Christian Polak, Viktoria Budinsky
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Publication number: 20120263633Abstract: Described is a metal oxide support material nanoscaled iron-platinum group metal particles having a particle size in the range of 0.5 to 10 nm, wherein at least 70% of all nanoscaled iron-platinum group metal particles are located on an outside surface layer of the metal oxide support material, and wherein the outside surface layer has an average volume of less than 50% based on the total volume of the metal oxide support material. Additionally, described is a process for the preparation of such metal oxide support material comprising nanoscaled iron-platinum group metal particles. Furthermore, described is the use of metal oxides containing nanoscaled iron-platinum group metal particles as catalysts, for example as a diesel oxidation catalyst for the treatment of exhaust gas emissions from a diesel engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2010Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Tobias Joachim Koplin, Imme Domke, Christopher R. Castellano, Gerald Stephen Koermer, Wolfgang Schrof, Robert Feuerhake, Gunnar Schornick, Anna Cristadoro, Daniel Schönfelder, Hartmut Hibst, Mattijs Gregor Jurriaan Ten Cate
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Publication number: 20120265001Abstract: A composite magnetic nanoparticle drug delivery system provides targeted controlled release chemotherapies for cancerous tumors and inflammatory diseases. The magnetic nanoparticle includes a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer, a magnetic nanoparticle, the biological targeting agent human serum albumin, and a therapeutic pharmaceutical composition. The composite nanoparticles are prepared by oil-in-oil emulsion/solvent evaporation and high shear mixing. An externally applied magnetic field draws the magnetic nanoparticles to affected areas. The biological targeting agent draws the nanoparticles into the affected tissues. Polymer degradation provides controlled time release delivery of the pharmaceutical agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: Ramazan Asmatulu, Heath Misak, Shang-you Yang, Paul Wooley
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Publication number: 20120258849Abstract: The invention prepares FeNiCrTi/NiAl-A12O3 nanocomposite materials by a method of in situ synthesis by thermite reaction with sol-gel. The nanocomposite material has high intensity at high temperature, high tenacity at room temperature, good oxidation resistance and good resistance to thermal corrosion. The method of the invention comprises: igniting thermite mixture to produce a high temperature melt and putting the high temperature melt into a fast-cooling mold, thereby obtaining the FeNiCrTi/NiAl—Al2O3 nanocomposite material. The thermite mixture contains Fe2O3, NiO, Cr2O3, CrO3, Al and TiO2 gel. The composite material is featured by small size of grains.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2010Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventors: Wenjun Xi, Neng Li, Wei Wu
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Publication number: 20120259098Abstract: The present invention relates to novel dendrimer compounds and methods of synthesizing the same. In particular, the present invention is directed to novel polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimers, novel dendrimer branching units, methods for synthesizing such novel PAMAM dendrimers and functionalized dendrimers, as well as systems and methods utilizing the dendrimers (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease diagnosis and/or therapy, etc.))).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2010Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventors: James R. Baker, JR., Baohua Huang
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Publication number: 20120259132Abstract: The invention is directed to a process to prepare an ethanol-derivate compound or compounds by reacting ethanol in the presence of molecular oxygen and a catalyst comprising a gamma-alumina carrier, metal nano-particles wherein the metal is selected from silver, copper or gold. The invention is also directed to processes to prepare such a catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventors: Meindert Jan Lippits, Bernard Egbert Nieuwenhuijs
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Publication number: 20120258882Abstract: Provided is a method for quantitatively detecting biomolecules with high sensitivity for a short time by using nanoparticles and a metal deposition method in an immuno-detection using a well-type plastic substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research InstituteInventors: Chil Seong Ah, Chang Geun Ahn, Tae Youb Kim, Gun Yong Sung
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Patent number: 8283172Abstract: A lunar dust simulant containing nanophase iron and a method for making the same. Process (1) comprises a mixture of ferric chloride, fluorinated carbon powder, and glass beads, treating the mixture to produce nanophase iron, wherein the resulting lunar dust simulant contains ?-iron nanoparticles, Fe2O3, and Fe3O4. Process (2) comprises a mixture of a material of mixed-metal oxides that contain iron and carbon black, treating the mixture to produce nanophase iron, wherein the resulting lunar dust simulant contains ?-iron nanoparticles and Fe3O4.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2010Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Chin-cheh Hung, Jeremiah McNatt
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Publication number: 20120252662Abstract: The invention relates to nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes (NCNT), the surface of which is charged with metal nanoparticles, and to a method for the production thereof and use thereof as a catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2010Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: BAYER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GMBHInventors: Jens Assmann, Aurel Wolf, Leslaw Mleczko, Oliver Felix-Karl Schlueter
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Patent number: 8278240Abstract: There is provided a method of stably producing nanoparticles of a metal alone, in particular a transition metal alone, the method comprises heating a chelate complex (M-DMG) comprised of two dimethyl glyoxime (DMG) molecules and one transition metal (M) ion at 300 to 400° C. so as to generate transition metal (M) nanoparticles carried on carbon particles. The method preferably comprises heating a mixture of said chelate complex (M-DMG) and alumina so as to generate transition metal (M) nanoparticles carried on alumina. Preferably, the transition metal (M) is one of Ni, Cu, Pd, and Pt. Typically, the generated transition metal (M) nanoparticles have a size of a diameter of 5 to 15 nm.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2008Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kyoichi Tange, Alexander Talyzin, Fanny Barde
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Patent number: 8277581Abstract: Nickel-iron-zinc alloy nanoparticles of the present invention are in the form of tabular particles having a thickness of 1 ?m or less and an aspect ratio of 2 or more, wherein the (220) plane which is the crystal plane of the face-centered cubic lattice is oriented on the tabular surface of the particles.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2008Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masayuki Ishizuka, Nobuhiro Hidaka
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Publication number: 20120244224Abstract: A method of inducing mineralization in a bone cell is described. The method comprises contacting a bone cell with a composition comprising nanoparticles. The nanoparticles can be single-walled carbon nanotubes, hydroxyapatite nanoparticles, TiO2 nanoparticles or silver nanoparticles. The bone cell can be an osteoblast cell. A method for increasing bone mass, bone healing or bone formation is also described which comprises administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a composition comprising nanoparticles. The subject can suffer from a bone disease such as osteoporosis. The subject can suffer from a bone fracture and the method can comprise contacting bone cells near the bone fracture site with the composition. The composition can further comprise a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSASInventors: Alexandru S. BIRIS, Daniel CASCIANO, Meena Waleed MAHMOOD
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Publication number: 20120241694Abstract: Electronic, in particular optical or optoelectronic, component comprising a device which comprises a thermoplastic material which has particles which comprise a core and a shell, wherein the shell is disposed on the surface of the core and wherein the core comprises aluminium.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbHInventor: Klaus Hoehn
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Publication number: 20120245019Abstract: An apparatus and method for the synthesis and treatment of electrocatalyst particles in batch or continuous fashion is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus is comprised of a three-electrode cell which includes a cell body electrode, a reference electrode, and a counter electrode. A slurry containing non-noble metal ions and a plurality of particles is introduced into the apparatus. During operation an electrical potential is applied and the slurry is stirred. When particles in the slurry collide with the electrically conductive region of the cell body electrode the transferred charge facilitates deposition of an adlayer of the desired metal. In this manner film growth can commence on a large number of particles simultaneously. After the non-noble metal ions are deposited onto the particles, they are displaced by noble-metal ions by galvanic displacement. This process is especially suitable for forming catalytically active layers on nanoparticles for use in energy conversion devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: Brookhaven Science Associates, LLCInventors: Radoslav Adzic, Junliang Zhang, Kotaro Sasaki
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Publication number: 20120244205Abstract: Nanoparticle (e.g., quantum dot) compositions and methods for delivery of substances (e.g., microbicies, fungicides, pesticides, therapeutic agents, biologics, diagnostic agents, dyes, marker substances or tags, etc.) to desired locations within plants or animals. In some embodiments, the quantum dot or naoparticle may be substantially free of cadmiun. In some embodiments, the methods may be employed to prevent to treat fungus or fungus-like infections in pains, such as agricultural crops.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Kathleen K. Treseder, Matthew D. Whiteside
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Publication number: 20120244230Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and methods of delivering a chemotherapeutic agent via a polynueleotide-functionalized nanoparticle (PN-NP).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicants: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITYInventors: Chad A. Mirkin, David A. Giljohann, Weston L. Daniel, Stephen J. Lippard, Shanta Dhar
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Publication number: 20120244225Abstract: Disclosed are: Au—Ag core-shell nanorod particles wherein a cationic surfactant such as CTAB is substituted by an other compound; and a method for producing the Au—Ag core-shell nanorod particles. Specifically disclosed are Au—Ag core-shell nanorod particles which are characterized in that each of the nanorod particles comprises a gold nanorod particle that serves as the core, a shell layer that covers the surface of the gold nanorod particle and is formed from silver, and a copolymer that adsorbs on the surface of the shell layer. The Au—Ag core-shell nanorod particles are also characterized in that the copolymer is a block copolymer or graft copolymer that is obtained by polymerizing at least a polymerizable monomer (A) that has a group represented by general formula (I). In the formula, Ra represents an alkylene group having 2-7 carbon atoms.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventors: Hidenori Otsuka, Toshihiko Kurosawa, Yoshihiro Saito