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Plasma Torch Generation Of Spherical Nano Oxide Particles
Abstract
University of California scientists have developed a continuous plasma-based method of creating uniform nanosized (5-50nm) metal particles from microscale precursors. The low power, microwave atmospheric plasma torch exhibits a single torch production rate of 400mg/hr at 500W and demonstrates predictable and controllable modification of micron scale precursors aerosols of nearly all metals. This method generates minimal waste and is cost-effective as precursors are inexpensive.
Application(s)
Will be useful in markets requiring production of nanostructured metals including;
- Automotive catalyst supports
- Bio-diagnostics and other sensors
- Chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) slurries
- Magnetic recording tapes
- Optical fibers
- Sunscreens
- Drug delivery agents
- Quantum optical devices
- Environmental remediation
- Ceramics
- Semiconductors
IP Status: Available for Exclusive or Non-Exclusive Licensing
Reference Number: 70
S Number: DOE reference no.(s): 97,806
Patents & Applications:
United States National Patent Number 7357910 Issued on 04/15/2008
Posted: 09-28-2004
Contact
John Mott
Technology Transfer Division
Los Alamos National Laboratory
P.O. Box 1663, MailStop C334
(505) 665-0883
jmott@lanl.gov