Abstract: A method for depositing nanowires is disclosed. The method includes depositing multiple nanowires onto a surface of a liquid. The method also includes partially compressing the nanowires. The method also includes dipping a substrate into the liquid. The method further includes pulling the substrate out of the liquid at a controlled speed. The method also includes transferring the nanowires onto the substrate parallel to a direction of the pulling.

Abstract: An electrode assembly for a rechargeable Li-ion battery, comprising a current collector provided with an electrode composition comprising carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) binder material and silicon powder provided with a layer of SiO2 or silicon suboxides SiOx, with 0<x?2, such that the oxygen content of said silicon is between 3 and 18% by weight.

Abstract: A T1 blood pool contrast agent comprising very small iron oxide nanoparticles are coated with poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) based ligands. Core size and length of the PEG chain were optimized according to stability, relaxometric properties, cytotoxicity and unspecified cell uptake.

Abstract: The specification describes a method for selectively depositing carbon nanotubes on the end face of an optical fiber. The end face of the optical fiber is exposed to a dispersion of carbon nanotubes while light is propagated through the optical fiber. Carbon nanotubes deposit selectively on the light emitting core of the optical fiber.

Abstract: A thin film transistor has a dual semiconducting layer comprising two semiconducting sublayers. The first sublayer comprises a polythiophene and carbon nanotubes. The second sublayer comprises the polythiophene and has no carbon nanotubes. Devices comprises the dual semiconducting layer exhibit high mobility.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for producing titanium dioxide nanotubes, the method comprising anodizing titanium metal in contact with an electrolytic medium containing an ionic liquid. The invention is also directed to the resulting titanium dioxide nanotubes, as well as devices incorporating the nanotubes, such as photovoltaic devices, hydrogen generation devices, and hydrogen detection devices.

Abstract: Methods, treatment compositions and treatment systems for forming a detachable and renewable coating on a receptive surface by a process of applying a treatment composition comprising a plurality of hydrophobically modified fumed silica particles colloidally dispersed in a volatile solvent; allowing the volatile solvent to evaporate; and thereby depositing a protective coating on the receptive surface consisting of a layer of the hydrophobically modified particles. The process provides a coating with dirt- and water-repellency properties that effectively shed dry particulate soils as well as water from the treated receptive surface. The methods, treatment compositions and treatment systems are useful in providing detachable coatings and treated articles featuring surface protective benefits including dirt- and water-repellency, self-cleaning with water, and easier cleaning benefits when applied to a variety of automotive and home surfaces, both interior and exterior.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter relates to a method for forming an ordered assembly of nanoparticles in spatially defined regions. The method is based on migration of a dispersion of nanoparticles from a reservoir to a microchannel and controlled evaporation of the solvent in the dispersion to facilitate the formation of the ordered assembly in the microchannel. The disclosed subject matter also relates to an apparatus for preparing ordered assembly of nanoparticles, use of the ordered assembly of nanoparticles in the manufacture of materials and devices, and materials and devices based on or including such ordered assembly of nanoparticles.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally provide core-sheath nanostructures and methods for forming such nanostructures. In one embodiment, a method for forming core-sheath nanostructures includes stirring an aqueous dispersion containing silver nanostructures while adding a catalytic metal salt solution to the aqueous dispersion and forming catalytic metal coated silver nanostructures during a galvanic replacement process. The method further includes stirring an organic solvent dispersion containing the catalytic metal coated silver nanostructures dispersed in an organic solvent while adding a nickel salt solution to the organic solvent dispersion, and thereafter, adding a reducing solution to the organic solvent dispersion to form silver-nickel core-sheath nanostructures during a nickel coating process.

Abstract: A process for producing a dispersion containing metal oxide nanoparticles in a liquid phase, wherein the process comprises the following steps: (a) atomization of a metal melt to give a metallic powder, (b) optionally deformation of the metallic powder obtained in step (a), (c) oxidation of the metallic powder obtained in step (a) or (b) to give a metal oxide powder, (d) comminution of the metal oxide powder obtained in step (c) in the presence of a liquid phase to give a dispersion whose metal oxide particles have a particle size d90,oxide of less than 300 nm. The invention further relates to a dispersion which can be obtained by the process of the invention.

Abstract: Stable nanoparticles comprising poorly soluble drugs are disclosed, as well as methods of making and methods of using such nanoparticles, e.g., as therapeutics and diagnostics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transparent glass body that comprises at least one antireflective glass surface (2) constructed on at least one surface of the transparent glass body and at least one glasslike protective coating (3) applied to the antireflective glass surface (2). The portion of reflected radiation ER is minimized and the transmitted radiation ET is increased accordingly. The contamination amount K can penetrate the antireflective surface only to a very reduced extent. Degradation caused by weathering is minimized. The present invention further relates to a method for the production as well as to uses of a transparent glass body.

Abstract: Preparation of oxidation-reduction (redox) nano-medicine quantum dot room temperature superconductor quantum bit (qubit) networks includes processes of making unitary, binary, ternary, and/or quaternary liquid pharmaceutical ingredients of an antioxidase antioxidant, a ?-adrenergic receptor agonist, a P2-purinergic receptor agonist, and/or a phenylalkylamine calcium channel blocker in combination with either 1:20 xanthine oxidase (XO):xanthine (X) or X alone in a liquid phase by using the L16(2)15 and L9(3)4 orthogonal optimization design protocols and modulating spatial distance constraint from about 0.1 ? to about 200 ? as well as a 10 class clean bottom-up self-assembly approach.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to nanostructured (nanoparticulated) Olmesartan or its pharmaceutically acceptable ester, preferable Olmesartan Medoxomil, or co-crystal compositions, process for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The nanoparticles of Olmesartan or its pharmaceutically acceptable ester, preferable Olmesartan Medoxomil, or co-crystal according to the invention have an average particle size of less than about 500 nm. Olmesartan Medoxomil is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used to treat high blood pressure. The prodrug Olmesartan Medoxomil is marketed worldwide by Daiichi Sankyo, Ltd. and in the United States by Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to nanostructured (nanoparticulated) Candesartan or its pharmaceutically acceptable ester, preferable Candesartan Cilexetil, or co-crystal compositions, process for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The nanoparticles of Candesartan or its pharmaceutically acceptable ester, preferable Candesartan Cilexetil, or co-crystal according to the invention have an average particle size of less than about 500 nm. Candesartan Cilexetil is a prodrug, is hydrolyzed to Candesartan during absorption from the gastrointestinal tract. Candesartan is a selective AT1 subtype angiotensin II receptor antagonist.

Abstract: Carbon nanotube inkjet solutions and methods for jetting are described.

Abstract: CIGS absorber layers fabricated using coated semiconducting nanoparticles and/or quantum dots are disclosed. Core nanoparticles and/or quantum dots containing one or more elements from group IB and/or IIIA and/or VIA may be coated with one or more layers containing elements group IB, IIIA or VIA. Using nanoparticles with a defined surface area, a layer thickness could be tuned to give the proper stoichiometric ratio, and/or crystal phase, and/or size, and/or shape. The coated nanoparticles could then be placed in a dispersant for use as an ink, paste, or paint. By appropriate coating of the core nanoparticles, the resulting coated nanoparticles can have the desired elements intermixed within the size scale of the nanoparticle, while the phase can be controlled by tuning the stochiometry, and the stoichiometry of the coated nanoparticle may be tuned by controlling the thickness of the coating(s).

Abstract: Provided is a carbon nanotube dispersion including: carbon nanotubes, a solvent, and a dispersant, in which a mutifunctional ethylene oxide-propylene oxide block copolymer acts as the dispersant. The carbon nanotube dispersion provides excellent dispersion stability in aqueous and organic systems. Therefore, the carbon nanotube dispersion is suitable for a transparent electrode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of forming polymer on the surface of polymer particles, the method comprising: (i) providing a dispersion comprising a continuous aqueous phase, a dispersed organic phase comprising one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers, and a RAFT agent as a stabiliser for said organic phase; (ii) polymerising the one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers under the control of the RAFT agent to form an aqueous dispersion of seed polymer particles; (iii) crosslinking the seed polymer particles; (iv) swelling the crosslinked seed particles with one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers to form an aqueous dispersion of monomer swollen crosslinked seed polymer particles; (v) increasing the temperature of the monomer swollen crosslinked seed polymer particles to expel at least some of the monomer therein onto the surface of the particles; and polymerising at least the expelled monomer to form polymer on the surface of the particles.

Abstract: An embodiment of a superhydrophilic nanostructure includes nanoparticles. The nanoparticles are formed into porous clusters. The porous clusters are formed into aggregate clusters. An embodiment of an article of manufacture includes the superhydrophilic nanostructure on a substrate. An embodiment of a method of fabricating a superhydrophilic nanostructure includes applying a solution that includes nanoparticles to a substrate. The substrate is heated to form aggregate clusters of porous clusters of the nanoparticles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to DTPA derivatives capable of forming complexes by combining with metals and the like, metal complexes formed by combining with the DTPA derivatives, MR and CT contrast agents including gold (Au) nano-particles of which surfaces are coated with the metal complexes, and a method for manufacturing the same. The MR and CT contrast agents according to the present invention have a high magnetic relaxation rate, thereby providing an excellent contrast enforcement effect and a long image acquisition time. Furthermore, the MR and CT contrast agents are not toxic to the human body, and are image contrast agents of dual molecules capable of being applied to both MR and CT.

Abstract: Nanoporous substrate with fine pores having a diameter from 3 to 40 nm arranged with less than 60 nm periodicity is prepared by a method comprising the steps of coating amphipathic block copolymer on a substrate, forming a film containing hydrophilic cylinders aligned perpendicularly to the surface of the film on a substrate, and immersing the substrate into a solution containing an etchant.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward methods of attaching or grafting carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to silicon surfaces. In some embodiments, such attaching or grafting occurs via functional groups on either or both of the CNTs and silicon surface. In some embodiments, the methods of the present invention include: (1) reacting a silicon surface with a functionalizing agent (such as oligo(phenylene ethynylene)) to form a functionalized silicon surface; (2) dispersing a quantity of CNTs in a solvent to form dispersed CNTs; and (3) reacting the functionalized silicon surface with the dispersed CNTs. The present invention is also directed to the novel compositions produced by such methods.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method of manufacturing a gas sensor. The method includes forming electrodes on a surface of a substrate, manufacturing a paste having a complex of CNTs and a metal-ligand complex comprising a metal that has gas adsorption selectivity for specific gases, coating the paste on the substrate to cover the electrodes, patterning the paste by a photolithography process, and reducing the metal-ligand complex included in the patterned paste.

Abstract: An efficient and low-cost method is intended for forming a flexible nanostructured material suitable for use as an active element of a photovoltaic panel. The method consists of evaporating a colloidal solution, which contains nanoparticles of various sizes and/or masses, from a flat surface of a rotating body on which the solution forms a thin and easily vaporizable layer, and simultaneously releasing the nanoparticles from the solution for their free flight through a gaseous medium toward the flexible substrate. As a result, the particles of different sizes and/or types of material are deposited onto the flexible substrate in a predetermined sequence that corresponds to the magnitude of resistance experienced by the nanoparticles during their free flight.

Abstract: Processes for growing carbon nanotubes on metal substrates are described herein. The processes include depositing a catalyst precursor on a metal substrate, optionally depositing a non-catalytic material on the metal substrate, and after depositing the catalyst precursor and the optional non-catalytic material, exposing the metal substrate to carbon nanotube growth conditions so as to grow carbon nanotubes thereon. The carbon nanotube growth conditions convert the catalyst precursor into a catalyst that is operable for growing carbon nanotubes. The metal substrate can remain stationary or be transported while the carbon nanotubes are being grown. Metal substrates having carbon nanotubes grown thereon are also described.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating sublithographic, nanoscale arrays of openings and linear microchannels utilizing self-assembling block copolymers, and films and devices formed from these methods are provided. Embodiments of the invention use a self-templating or multilayer approach to induce ordering of a self-assembling block copolymer film to an underlying base film to produce a multilayered film having an ordered array of nanostructures that can be removed to provide openings in the film which, in some embodiments, can be used as a template or mask to etch openings in an underlying material layer.

Abstract: Provided is a silver conductive film, a thin film of silver comprising a sintered layer of silver particles having a mean particle size DTEM of at most 100 nm. Its specific resistance is at most 5 ??·cm, the ratio of the voids in the sintered layer is at most 3/?m2, and the film has a texture structure with a surface roughness Ra of from 10 to 100 nm. The silver conductive film having such a texture structure may be produced according to a production process comprising a step of applying a silver particle dispersion of silver particles having a mean particle size DTEM of at most 100 nm dispersed in a non-polar or poorly-polar liquid organic medium having a boiling point of from 60 to 300° C., onto a substrate to form a coating film thereon, and thereafter baking the coating film.

Abstract: Described in example embodiments are nanocomposite powders including calcium phosphate and silver nanoparticles on the surface of the calcium phosphate. Other example embodiments, describe methods of forming nanocomposite powders comprising a) preparing a nanometric calcium phosphate by a sol-gel processing route; and b) depositing silver nanoparticles on the calcium phosphate surface. Compositions including nanocomposite powders and uses of those compositions are also described.

Abstract: The present invention is an aqueous dispersible magnetic nanoparticle formulation with a high drug loading capacity used for sustained drug delivery. The formulated magnetic nanoparticles are composed of an iron oxide core coated with a long chain polymer, which provides aqueous dispersibility without the use of surfactant. A method is developed for the functionalization of magnetic nanoparticles for use in biomedical field.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for producing a nanovoided article, a nanovoided coating, and a low refractive index coating is described. The process includes providing a first solution of a polymerizable material in a solvent; at least partially polymerizing the polymerizable material to form a composition that includes an insoluble polymer matrix and a second solution, wherein the insoluble polymer matrix includes a plurality of nanovoids that are filled with the second solution; and removing a major portion of the solvent from the second solution. An apparatus for the process is also described, and includes a webline, a coating section, a partial polymerization section, and a solvent removal section.

Abstract: Carbon nanotube (CNT) based transparent conductive films and methods for preparing and patterning the same are disclosed. For example, CNT based transparent conductive films with controlled transmittance and conductivity and methods of preparing and patterning the same are provided. Methods of preparing a CNT ink for assembling on a transparent substrate to form a transparent conductive film is disclosed, the ink can include a desired ratio of CNT with polymer. The transparent conductive film can be patterned such that desired properties are exhibited.

Abstract: The invention relates to a planar or shaped textile material comprising or constituted of fibers, at least part of the fibers being coated with a hydrolytically condensed inorganic/organic hybrid material having single-walled or multi-walled carbon nanotubes which are embedded therein, optionally covalently bound thereto. The carbon nanotubes are preferably functionalized, especially with carboxylic acid groups or sulfanilic acid groups. The textile material is suitable for producing protective clothing, barrier materials or the like. The invention further relates to the use of the above-defined hybrid material as a coating material which imparts stain-resistance and/or antimicrobial properties to the coated substrate.

Abstract: Nanoscale ZnO particles are used in aqueous binder systems for increasing the blocking resistance, for reducing the drying time and/or for increasing the resistance to chemicals, detergents, heat, weathering or biological assault on the dried or cured systems. Described further more are nanoscale zinc oxide particles surface-modified with phosphonocarboxylic acid, and their use.

Abstract: A method for making a composite carbon nanotube structure includes the following steps. An organic solvent, a polymer, and a carbon nanotube structure are provided. The polymer is dissolved in the organic solvent to obtain a polymer solution. The carbon nanotube film structure is soaked with the polymer solution. A contact angle between the organic solvent and a carbon nanotube is less than 90 degrees.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing an electrode catalyst layer for a fuel cell which includes a polymer electrolyte, a catalyst material and carbon particles, wherein the electrode catalyst layer employs a non-precious metal catalyst and has a high level of power generation performance. The electrode catalyst layer is used as a pair of electrode catalyst layers in a fuel cell in which a polymer electrolyte membrane is interposed between the pair of the electrode catalyst layers which are further interposed between a pair of gas diffusion layers. The method of the present invention has such a feature that the catalyst material or the carbon particles are preliminarily embedded in the polymer electrolyte.

Abstract: A catalytic particulate solution is provided for a micro fuel cell. The solution includes a suspension of catalytic nanoparticles in a solvent and a polymerizable oligomer. Also presented is a method for depositing such a catalytic particulate solution that includes a step of depositing the particulate solution onto a substrate, during which the oligomer polymerization is primed, for example, using UV lighting.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coloring composition which comprises pigment particles whose average particle size is not more than 200 nm and binder polymer particles. The composition permits the formation of a thin and uniform colored and coated layer on the surface of a fibrous structure without forming any color spot and without impairing the aesthetic properties and the flexibility of the fibrous structure and it has a good color-developing ability and excellent fastness of color. The method for coloring a fibrous structure using this composition permits the coloration of even a mixed material using a single coloring composition and at a single coloration step and the method is quite simple, it can ensure a high working efficiency, a high energy efficiency and quite effective use of water resources and it is free of any environmental pollution.

Abstract: A transparent electrically-conductive hard-coated substrate of the invention comprises a transparent base material; a deposited carbon nanotubes layer formed on the transparent base material; and a cured resin layer formed on the deposited carbon nanotubes layer, wherein the deposited carbon nanotubes layer has a thickness of 10 nm or less, the total thickness of the deposited carbon nanotubes layer and the cured resin layer is 1.5 ?m or more, and part of the deposited carbon nanotubes layer is diffused into the cured resin layer so that carbon nanotubes are present in the cured resin layer. The transparent electrically-conductive hard-coated substrate possesses high transparency and hard coating properties and also has electrical conductivity.

Abstract: A method of forming a nanoporous film is disclosed. The method comprises forming a coating solution including clusters, surfactant molecules, a solvent, and one of an acid catalyst and a base catalyst. The clusters comprise inorganic groups. The method further comprises aging the coating solution for a time period to select a predetermined phase that will self-assemble and applying the coating solution on a substrate. The method further comprises evaporating the solvent from the coating solution and removing the surfactant molecules to yield the nanoporous film.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods of producing nanowires comprising a PbSe core and a PbS shell, and methods of producing nanowires comprising a PbSe core and a PbTe shell. The method for producing the PbSe core/PbS shell nanowires comprise the steps of providing a core/shell growth solution comprising PbSe nanowires, heating the core/shell growth solution to a temperature sufficient to produce a PbS shell over the PbSe nanowires, adding a Pb precursor solution to the core/shell growth solution, and adding an S precursor solution to the core/shell growth solution after the addition of the Pb precursor to produce nanowires comprising a PbSe core and a PbS shell.

Abstract: A method for forming a nano-textured surface on a substrate is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the present invention comprises dispensing of a nanoparticle ink of nanoparticles and solvent onto the surface of a substrate, distributing the ink to form substantially uniform, liquid nascent layer of the ink, and enabling the solvent to evaporate from the nanoparticle ink thereby inducing the nanoparticles to assemble into an texture layer. Methods in accordance with the present invention enable rapid formation of large-area substrates having a nano-textured surface. Embodiments of the present invention are well suited for texturing substrates using high-speed, large scale, roll-to-roll coating equipment, such as that used in office product, film coating, and flexible packaging applications. Further, embodiments of the present invention are well suited for use with rigid or flexible substrates.

Abstract: Techniques for making nanowires with a desired diameter are provided. The nanowires can be grown from catalytic nanoparticles, wherein the nanowires can have substantially same diameter as the catalytic nanoparticles. Since the size or the diameter of the catalytic nanoparticles can be controlled in production of the nanoparticles, the diameter of the nanowires can be subsequently controlled as well. The catalytic nanoparticles are melted and provided with a gaseous precursor of the nanowires. When supersaturation of the catalytic nanoparticles with the gaseous precursor is reached, the gaseous precursor starts to solidify and form nanowires. The nanowires are separate from each other and not bind with each other to form a plurality of nanowires having the substantially uniform diameter.

Abstract: A magnetic oxide-quantum dot nanocomposite and methods of synthesizing it. In one embodiment, the magnetic oxide-quantum dot nanocomposite has at least one magnetic oxide nanoparticle coated with a silica (SiO2) shell and terminated with at least one thiol group (—SH), and at least one CdSe/ZnS quantum dot linked with the at least one SiO2-coated magnetic oxide nanoparticle via the at least one thiol group. In one embodiment, the at least one magnetic oxide nanoparticle comprises at least one iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticle.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a structure, including forming a composite film composed of a coating film and an organic or inorganic film on top of a substrate by forming the coating film on the surface of a template provided on top of the substrate; forming the organic or inorganic film on the surface of the coating film, and removing a portion of the organic or inorganic film and a portion of the coating film; forming a second coating film on the surface of the composite film; forming an organic coating film on the substrate that covers the second coating film; removing a portion of the second coating film; and forming a structure composed of a metal or metal oxide later on the substrate by removing all residues left on the substrate except for the coating film and the second coating film.

Abstract: A method of modifying a bottomhole assembly that includes metal plating at least a portion of a bottomhole assembly, wherein the metal-plating comprises superabrasive nanoparticles is disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to lithium-ion batteries, and more specifically, to a method of fabricating such batteries using thin-film deposition processes. In one embodiment In one embodiment, a method of forming a film on a substrate is provided. The method comprises combining a lithium-containing precursor, an iron containing precursor, and an organic solvent to form a deposition mixture, optionally exposing the deposition mixture to vibrational energy, applying microwave energy to the deposition mixture to heat the deposition mixture, optionally exposing the heated deposition mixture to vibrational energy, and depositing the heated deposition mixture on a substrate to form a film comprising lithium containing nanocrystals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process which comprises: providing a substrate having a surface; applying a dispersion to the surface, wherein the dispersion comprises at least one liquid dispersant, and electrostatically stabilised silver nanoparticles having a zeta potential of from ?20 to ?55 mV in the dispersant at a pH value of from 2 to 10; and heating one or both of the surface and the dispersion applied thereon to a temperature of from 50° C. below the boiling point of the dispersant to 150° C. above the boiling point of the dispersant, to form a conductive coating on the surface.

Abstract: A method of synthesizing multilayer heterostructures including an inorganic oxide layer residing on a solid substrate is described. Exemplary embodiments include producing an inorganic oxide layer on a solid substrate by a liquid coating process under relatively mild conditions. The relatively mild conditions include temperatures below 225° C. and pressures above 9.4 mb. In an exemplary embodiment, a solution of diethyl aluminum ethoxide in anhydrous diglyme is applied to a flexible solid substrate by slot-die coating at ambient atmospheric pressure, and the diglyme removed by evaporation. An AlOx layer is formed by subjecting material remaining on the solid substrate to a relatively mild oven temperature of approximately 150° C. The resulting AlOx layer exhibits relatively high light transmittance and relatively low vapor transmission rates for water. An exemplary embodiment of a flexible solid substrate is polyethylene napthalate (PEN). The PEN is not substantially adversely affected by exposure to 150° C.

Abstract: Provided is a substrate for superconductive film formation, which includes a metal substrate, and an oxide layer formed directly on the metal substrate, containing chromium oxide as a major component and having a thickness of 10-300 nm and an arithmetic average roughness Ra of not more than 50 nm. A method of manufacturing a substrate for superconductive film formation, which includes forming an oxide layer directly on a metal substrate, the oxide layer containing chromium oxide as a major component and having a thickness of 10-300 nm and an arithmetic average roughness Ra of not more than 50 nm.