Inexpensive, Scalable Process for Rapid Production of Nanosize Powders

New patented technology is being developed at the University of Utah, Center of Excellence for Nanosized Powders. The University of Utah is seeking commercial partners and end users to advance the technology to product applications and markets.

Technology Snapshot

This invention is a new approach for the synthesis of nanosized powders. The method has successfully produced a wide range of metal oxides. The process may also be used to produce metal powders, nitrides, borides and carbides.

Compared with other production techniques for nanosize powders, this process uses simple and inexpensive production equipment and can be readily scaled for variable production quantities. The method is rapid, environmentally friendly and yields powders of high purity homogeneous compositions, with highly controllable sizes and tight distribution. Our patented process can produce Oxide Ceramics and Complex Oxides.

Examples:

ZrO2, TiO2, CeO2, BaTiO3, SrTiO3, α-Fe2O3, γ-Fe2O3, Fe3O4 (Magnetite), Yttrium doped ZrO2, Rare Earth doped CeO2, SnO2

Process Benefits:

  • Simple, inexpensive process and equipment
  • Readily scalable for mass production
  • Complex, custom powders can be made
  • Highly controllable particle size
  • Narrow size distribution
  • Powders: Dry or as liquid suspensions
  • Environment friendly process