In-situ formation of nanoparticles within a silicon-based matrix
| Patent Number: | 7,385,003 |
| Issued: | 6/10/2008 |
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| Abstract: | A method for encapsulating nanoparticles with an encapsulating matrix that minimizes aggregation and maintains favorable properties of the nanoparticles. The matrix comprises silicon-based network-forming compounds such as ormosils and polysiloxanes. The nanoparticles are synthesized from precursors directly within the silicon-based matrix. |
| Filed: | 10/3/2005 |
| Application Number: | 11/242,274 |
| Government Interests: | STATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT INTEREST This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-NA0003525 awarded by the United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration. The Government has certain rights in the invention. |