Oxynitride compounds, methods of preparation, and uses thereof
AssigneeGeorgia Tech Research Corporation
InventorJames L. Gole
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Abstract
Oxynitride nanoparticles, methods of preparation thereof, and methods of use thereof are disclosed. One representative oxynitride nanoparticle includes a MxOyNz nanoparticle, where x is in the range of about 1 to 3, y is in the range of about 0.5 to less than 5, and z is in the range of about 0.001 to 0.5.
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A structure, comprising a MxOyNz nanoparticle, wherein x is in the range of about 1 to 3, y is in the range of about 0.5 to less than 5, and z is in the range of about 0.001 to about 0.5, wherein M is selected from the group consisting of:
- the transition metals, the metalloids, the lanthanides, and the actinides, and wherein the nanoparticle has a diameter from about 8 to 40 nm.
A structure, comprising a M1x1M2x2Oy Nz nanoparticle, wherein x1 is in the range of about 1 to 3, x2 is in the range of about 1 to 3, y is in the range of about 0.5 to less than 5, and z is in the range of about 0.001 to 0.5, wherein M1 and M2 are each independently selected from the group consisting of:
- the transition metals, the metalloids, the lanthanides, and the actinides, and wherein the nanoparticle has a diameter from about 8 to 40 nm.
A photocatalyst, comprising:
- a MxOyNz nanoparticle, wherein x is in the range of about 1 to 3, y is in the range of about 0.5 to less than 5, and z is in the range of about 0.001 to 0.5, wherein M is selected from the group consisting of:
- the transition metals, the metalloids, the lanthanides, and the actinides, and wherein the nanoparticle has a diameter from about 8 to 40 nm.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.