Hydrothermal-Synthesis of Inorganic Nanofibers (Technology #: 061307-01)

Lehigh University Office of Technology Transfer
posted on 09/26/2008

The present invention involves a hydrothermal technique for the synthesis of inorganic oxide nanofibers containing titanium with very high aspect ratio (greater than 200). The fibers have a rectangular cross-section with dimensions of the order of a few tens of nanometers. The composition of the fibers can be varied to certain extent for specific applications.

ADVANTAGES

Though there are similar existing methods for preparing this type of fiber, the current process has a distinct advantage of a shorter processing time (Approx. 2-8 hours compared to 50-120 hours with other methods) with minimal increase in production cost.

APPLICATIONS

Filters
Membranes
Composites
With proper doping this material can potentially be used in lithium ion batteries, fuel cells, solar cells etc. with added benefits in performance and/or production cost.

STATUS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

A US utility patent application has been filed.

Advantages

Though there are similar existing methods for preparing this type of fiber, the current process has a distinct advantage of a shorter processing time (Approx. 2-8 hours compared to 50-120 hours with other methods) with minimal increase in production cost.

Detailed Description

The present invention involves a hydrothermal technique for the synthesis of inorganic oxide nanofibers containing titanium with very high aspect ratio (greater than 200). The fibers have a rectangular cross-section with dimensions of the order of a few tens of nanometers. The composition of the fibers can be varied to certain extent for specific applications.

File Number: 061307-01

Other Information: A U.S. provisional patent and utility patent application have been filed. Inventors: Animesh Kundu Graduate Student Materials Science and Engineering Andrey Soukhojak Professor Materials Science and Engineering Licensing Opportunities: ● Exclusive ● Non-exclusive ● Research Sponsorship ● Product Development Partnerships (PDP) Contact Information: Office of Technology Transfer Lehigh University 354 Whitaker Laboratory 5 East Packer Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18015 Phone: (610) 758-5841 Fax: (610) 758-5888

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