Tin nanoparticles and methodology for making same

A method of preparing tin (Sn) nanoparticles based on a bottom-up approach is provided. The method includes combining a first solution comprising Sn ions with a second solution comprising a reducing agent. After the combination, the Sn ions and the reducing agent undergo a reaction in which at least...

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Main Authors ZINN ALFRED A, GOLIGHTLY JUSTIN S
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 05.06.2012
Subjects
BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
CASTING
ELECTRICITY
MAKING METALLIC POWDER
MANUFACTURE OF ARTICLES FROM METALLIC POWDER
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
POWDER METALLURGY
PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSIONOF CHEMICAL INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
TRANSPORTING
WORKING METALLIC POWDER
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Summary:A method of preparing tin (Sn) nanoparticles based on a bottom-up approach is provided. The method includes combining a first solution comprising Sn ions with a second solution comprising a reducing agent. After the combination, the Sn ions and the reducing agent undergo a reaction in which at least some of the Sn ions are reduced to Sn nanoparticles. The first solution comprises a tin salt dissolved in a solvent; the second solution comprises an alkali metal and naphthalene dissolved in a solvent; and the combined solution further comprises a capping agent that moderates a growth of aggregates of the Sn nanoparticles.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20090397250