Method of producing catalytic material for fabricating nanostructures

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13740899

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Methods of fabricating nano-catalysts are described. In some embodiments the nano-catalyst is formed from a powder-based substrate material and is some embodiments the nano-catalyst is formed from a solid-based substrate material. In some embodiments the substrate material may include metal, ceramic, or silicon or another metalloid. The nano-catalysts typically have metal nanoparticles disposed adjacent the surface of the substrate material. The methods typically include functionalizing the surface of the substrate material with a chelating agent, such as a chemical having dissociated carboxyl functional groups (—COO), that provides an enhanced affinity for metal ions. The functionalized substrate surface may then be exposed to a chemical solution that contains metal ions. The metal ions are then bound to the substrate material and may then be reduced, such as by a stream of gas that includes hydrogen, to form metal nanoparticles adjacent the surface of the substrate.

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CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY LLC301 BEAR CREEK ROAD OAK RIDGE TN 37830

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Howe, Jane Y Oak Ridge, US 18 138
Menchhofer, Paul A Clinton, US 22 131
Seals, Roland D Oak Ridge, US 38 405
Wang, Wei Oak Ridge, US 2815 17926

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