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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 24, 2009
Filed:
Jun. 21, 2006
Edward B. Ripley, Knoxville, TN (US);
Roland D. Seals, Oak Ridge, TN (US);
Jonathan S. Morrell, Knoxville, TN (US);
Edward B. Ripley, Knoxville, TN (US);
Roland D. Seals, Oak Ridge, TN (US);
Jonathan S. Morrell, Knoxville, TN (US);
Babcock & Wilcox Technical Services Y-12, LLC, Oak Ridge, TN (US);
Abstract
Structures and methods for the fabrication of ceramic nanostructures. Structures include metal particles, preferably comprising copper, disposed on a ceramic substrate. The structures are heated, preferably in the presence of microwaves, to a temperature that softens the metal particles and preferably forms a pool of molten ceramic under the softened metal particle. A nano-generator is created wherein ceramic material diffuses through the molten particle and forms ceramic nanostructures on a polar site of the metal particle. The nanostructures may comprise silica, alumina, titania, or compounds or mixtures thereof.