Název projektu:
Monodisperse Nanoparticle Production (08 GB 44O7 0JHX)
Popis:
A London University have patented a new, cost-effective and robust method for synthesising a high yield of uniform nanoparticles of well-defined size, which will greatly assist the exploitation of nanoscale phenomena. The University are looking for partners in sectors including semiconductors, displays, shielding, biosensors, drug delivery and batteries wanting to license the technique for the production of a particular nanoparticle species or those wanting to engage in joint development.
Požadavky na partnera:
Current methods of producing uniform nanoparticles are suitable for small-scale production in a research environment, but are ill-suited to large-scale production owing to their low product yield and their complexity. Typically, conventional nanoparticle synthesis produces a range of particle sizes, which must then be followed by a time-consuming recrystallisation step to sort particles by size. This intellectual property concerns a generic process that can produce pure, defectfree, monodisperse nanoparticles in a single step.
Key to the process is a continually-replenished, miniature, microfluidic reactor. The reduced reaction volume of the reaction vessel allows rapid mixing of the reactants (via a diffusive process) and ensures chemical and temperature homogeneity. Other parameters (e.g. optical illumination) can also be regulated. Controlling these conditions reduces variations in crystalline size, thus allowing direct production of uniform nanoparticles without recourse to subsequent recrystallisations. The design also allows for efficient recycling of unreacted reagents. Quality is assured by using control software and an in-line spectrometer to monitor the emergent particles. The process can be used for producing uniform particles of a number of compounds, including metals, metal oxides, sulfides, selenides and compound semiconductors.
Innovative Aspects:
The major benefit of this technique is the production of more uniform nanoparticles at greater yields, thus giving higher quality at lower cost.
This should be of advantage to anyone wishing to produce nanoparticles in significant quantities.
Degree of development:
Patents/Rights: Patent(s) granted
Requested Cooperation: License Agreement, Joint further development
- Type of partner sought: Companies requiring large volumes of uniform nanoparticles in the semiconductor, FED, laser, biosensor, battery or drug delivery sectors
- Task to be performed: Licensing or joint development
Key to the process is a continually-replenished, miniature, microfluidic reactor. The reduced reaction volume of the reaction vessel allows rapid mixing of the reactants (via a diffusive process) and ensures chemical and temperature homogeneity. Other parameters (e.g. optical illumination) can also be regulated. Controlling these conditions reduces variations in crystalline size, thus allowing direct production of uniform nanoparticles without recourse to subsequent recrystallisations. The design also allows for efficient recycling of unreacted reagents. Quality is assured by using control software and an in-line spectrometer to monitor the emergent particles. The process can be used for producing uniform particles of a number of compounds, including metals, metal oxides, sulfides, selenides and compound semiconductors.
Innovative Aspects:
The major benefit of this technique is the production of more uniform nanoparticles at greater yields, thus giving higher quality at lower cost.
This should be of advantage to anyone wishing to produce nanoparticles in significant quantities.
Degree of development:
Patents/Rights: Patent(s) granted
Requested Cooperation: License Agreement, Joint further development
- Type of partner sought: Companies requiring large volumes of uniform nanoparticles in the semiconductor, FED, laser, biosensor, battery or drug delivery sectors
- Task to be performed: Licensing or joint development
Obchodní firma/fyzická osoba:
Technologické inovační centrum s.r.o.
Sídlo/Místo podnikání:
Kontaktní osoba:
Ing. Lenka Kostelníková Phd.
Email:
Telefon:
+420 739 570 792
