Shape engineering of nanoparticles
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1. A method for modifying the shape of nanomaterials comprising:
- providing nanomaterials of a first aspect ratio;
mixing the nanomaterials with a catalyst;
processing the mixture at a temperature greater than 300 K; and
collecting nanomaterials with an aspect ratio different than the first aspect ratio.
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Abstract
Methods for preparing high aspect ratio nanomaterials from spherical nanomaterials useful for oxides, nitrides, carbides, borides, metals, alloys, chalcogenides, and other compositions.
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11 Claims
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1. A method for modifying the shape of nanomaterials comprising:
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providing nanomaterials of a first aspect ratio; mixing the nanomaterials with a catalyst; processing the mixture at a temperature greater than 300 K; and collecting nanomaterials with an aspect ratio different than the first aspect ratio. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for modifying the shape of nanomaterials comprising:
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providing nanomaterials of a first aspect ratio; depositing the nanomaterials in a template; thermally processing the deposit at a temperature between 0.2*Tm and 0.95Tm, wherein Tm is the melting point of the nanomaterials in Kelvin; and collecting nanomaterials with an aspect ratio different than the first aspect ratio. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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