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Title: Metal nanoparticle deposited inorganic nanostructure hybrids, uses thereof and processes for their preparation

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1236626

This invention relates to a hybrid component comprising at least one nanoparticle of inorganic layered compound (in the form of fullerene-like structure or nanotube), and at least one metal nanoparticle, uses thereof as a catalyst, (e.g. photocatalysis) and processes for its preparation.

Research Organization:
YEDA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD., Rehovot, IL (Israel) NDSU RESEARCH FOUNDATION, Fargo, ND (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-08ER15987
Assignee:
YEDA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.
Patent Number(s):
9,242,231
Application Number:
13/855,258
OSTI ID:
1236626
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2013 Apr 02
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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