Licensable Technologies : Security & Defense

High Output Lanthanide Halide Nanoparticle Phosphors for Large Area Radiation Detectors

Abstract
Our invention is the controlled precipitation of lanthanide halides to yield uniform, nanometer-size, doped phosphors and mixtures thereof. The synthesis of inorganic nanocrystals with controlled shape, size, composition, doping, internal structure, and surface chemistry may be highly desirable for homeland security and medical imaging applications.

Application(s)
• Telecommunications
• Large scale scintillators
• Microelectronics
• Data storage
• Tribology
• Lighting and displays

Advantages
• Reduced light scattering
• Greater efficiency
• Significantly lower cost (than single crystal) 
• Easily controlled shape, size, composition, & doping

IP Status: Available both Exclusively and Non Exclusively

Commercialization Strategy: We are seeking to license this technology either non-exclusively or exclusively for specific field of use. We would also entertain offers to work collaboratively in the form of Cooperative Research & Development Agreements (CRADA). Any agreement contract is expected to include funds-in to the Laboratory.

Reference Number: 740

S Number: DOE reference no.(s): 109,066

Patents & Applications:
Application(s) Pending

Posted: 06-06-2006

Contact
John Mott
Technology Transfer Division
Los Alamos National Laboratory
P.O. Box 1663, MailStop C334
(505) 665-0883
jmott@lanl.gov