Method and apparatus related to nanoparticle systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8916089
APP PUB NO 20090016924A1
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12155674

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This publication discloses a method and apparatus for functionalizing nanoparticle systems. The method comprises treating a nanoparticle-containing layer so as to produce a pattern of structurally transformed zones, the treatment comprising applying an electric field through the nanoparticle layer. According to the invention an AC-field capacitively coupled to the nanoparticle-containing layer is used as said electric field. The treatment preferably results in at least partly sintered structures, which can be used as conductors, for example. The document discloses several realizations for utilization of the disclosed functionalization in mass-fabrication lines.

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  • VALTION TEKNILLINEN TUTKIMUSKESKUS

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Alastalo, Ari Klaukkala, FI 13 346
Allen, Mark Espoo, FI 138 4516
Mattila, Tomi Espoo, FI 16 240
Seppä, Heikki Helsinki, FI 22 279

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