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Method of producing nano-scaled inorganic platelets

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1080420
The present invention provides a method of exfoliating a layered material (e.g., transition metal dichalcogenide) to produce nano-scaled platelets having a thickness smaller than 100 nm, typically smaller than 10 nm. The method comprises (a) dispersing particles of a non-graphite laminar compound in a liquid medium containing therein a surfactant or dispersing agent to obtain a stable suspension or slurry; and (b) exposing the suspension or slurry to ultrasonic waves at an energy level for a sufficient length of time to produce separated nano-scaled platelets. The nano-scaled platelets are candidate reinforcement fillers for polymer nanocomposites.
Research Organization:
Nanotek Instruments, Inc. (Dayton, OH)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Assignee:
Nanotek Instruments, Inc. (Dayton, OH)
Patent Number(s):
8,308,984
Application Number:
13/200,307
OSTI ID:
1080420
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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