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Title: Crystalline bipyridinium radical complexes and uses thereof

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1213527

Described herein are methods of generating 4,4'-bipyridinium radical cations (BIPY.sup..cndot.+), and methods for utilizing the radical-radical interactions between two or more BIPY.sup..cndot.+ radical cations that ensue for the creation of novel materials for applications in nanotechnology. Synthetic methodologies, crystallographic engineering techniques, methods of physical characterization, and end uses are described.

Research Organization:
Northwestern Univ., Evanston, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
SC0005462
Assignee:
Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
Patent Number(s):
9,120,799
Application Number:
13/623,935
OSTI ID:
1213527
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2012 Sep 21
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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