| US 7,582,330 B2 | ||
| Method for making metallic nanostructures | ||
| Hassan Sahouani, Hastings, Minn. (US) | ||
| Assigned to 3M Innovative Properties Counsel, St. Paul, Minn. (US) | ||
| Filed on Nov. 24, 2004, as Appl. No. 10/996,833. | ||
| Prior Publication US 2006/0110528 A1, May 25, 2006 | ||
| This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer. | ||
| Int. Cl. B05D 1/22 (2006.01); B05D 3/02 (2006.01) | ||
| U.S. Cl. 427—180 [427/372.2; 427/437; 524/100; 977/777] | 20 Claims |
| 1. A method of making metallic nanostructures comprising mixing (a) an aqueous composition comprising a chromonic material with (b) a metal salt dissolved in solution, and reducing said metal salt so as to form a metallic nanostructure. |