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Copper nanocrystals and methods of producing same

  • US 20050277297A1
  • Filed: 04/29/2005
  • Published: 12/15/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/08/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of making monodisperse nanocrystals comprising the steps:

  • (a) reducing a copper salt with a reducing agent to obtain reduced copper;

    (b) providing a passivating agent to contact said reduced copper, wherein said passivating agent comprises at least one moiety selected from the group consisting of a nitrogen donor and an oxygen donor;

    (c) isolating said nanocrystals comprising said reduced copper.

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