Nanocomposites and methods for synthesis and use thereof
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Date
2009-07-07
Authors
Rawls, H. Ralph
Wellinghoff, Stephen T.
Furman, Benjamin R.
Thompson, Paul M.
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United States Patent and Trademark Office
Abstract
Nanocomposite compositions and methods of synthesis of the compositions are described. In particular, liquid crystal-functionalized nanoparticles, liquid crystal-templated nanoparticles, nanocomposite compositions including the nanoparticles, and composite compositions including the nanocomposites are detailed.