Multi-Component Particles Comprising Inorganic Nanoparticles Distributed in an Organic Matrix and Processes for Making and Using Same

A process for making multi-component particles comprising inorganic nanoparticles distributed in an organic matrix, the process comprising the steps of:

• (a) generating an aerosol comprising droplets, wherein the droplets comprise a liquid vehicle, an inorganic nanoparticle precursor and an organic matrix precursor;
• and
• (b) removing at least a portion of the liquid vehicle from the droplets under conditions effective to convert at least a portion of the organic matrix precursor to the organic matrix and to convert at least a portion of the inorganic nanoparticle precursor to the inorganic nanoparticles distributed in the organic matrix.

62-91. (canceled)

A process for making multi-component particles comprising inorganic nanoparticles dispersed in an organic matrix, the process comprising the steps of:

• (a) generating an aerosol comprising droplets dispersed in a gas phase, wherein the droplets comprise a liquid vehicle, the inorganic nanoparticles and an organic matrix precursor;
• and
• (b) removing at least a portion of the liquid vehicle from the droplets under conditions effective to convert at least a portion of the organic matrix precursor to the organic matrix and to disperse the nanoparticles within the matrix.

99-127. (canceled)

133-162. (canceled)