The Need

In the rapidly evolving landscape of nanotechnology, there exists a critical demand for scalable and efficient methods of producing nanoparticles. Current approaches, often confined to small-scale batches, hinder the widespread implementation of nanomaterials in diverse fields such as medicine, biomedicine, electronics, biotechnology, biomaterials, biomechanics, and energy production. Recognizing this gap, our innovative technology addresses the pressing commercial need for a scalable, precise, and versatile nanoparticle production method.

The Technology

Our groundbreaking technology involves the creation of nanocomposite particles and polymeric nanoparticles through a novel method. By utilizing an organic phase fluid containing an organic solvent, an amphiphile, and hydrophobic nanospecies or polymers, an electric field is generated to disperse the fluid into droplets. These droplets are then collected in an aqueous solution, where self-assembly occurs, resulting in the formation of nanocomposite particles or polymeric nanoparticles. This pioneering approach allows for the controlled encapsulation of hydrophobic nanoparticles or polymers within amphiphilic micelles, offering a wide range of applications.

Commercial Applications

• Biomedical Imaging: The technology enables the creation of nanocomposite particles with multiple quantum dots emitting at distinct wavelengths, ideal for advanced imaging applications in medicine and biomedicine.

• Drug Delivery Systems: Polymeric nanoparticles produced using this method can serve as efficient carriers for pharmaceutical agents, providing targeted drug delivery with enhanced precision.

• Electronics and Photonics: The nanocomposite particles with quantum dots find applications in electronics, photonics, and display technologies, offering tunable emission wavelengths for various applications.

• Energy Production: The controlled assembly of nanocomposite particles facilitates their use in energy production technologies, such as photovoltaic cells and light-emitting diodes.

• Biotechnology Research: The technology supports advancements in biotechnology research by enabling the precise encapsulation of diverse nanospecies, fostering innovation in various scientific applications.

Benefits/Advantages

• Scalability: Our method allows for the production of nanoparticles on a larger scale, meeting the demands of commercial applications and facilitating widespread adoption.

• Precision and Control: The technology provides a high degree of control over particle size, composition, and encapsulation, ensuring precision in various applications.

• Versatility: With the ability to encapsulate different nanospecies or polymers, the technology is versatile and applicable across multiple industries, offering a customizable approach to nanoparticle design.

• Efficiency: The streamlined process of self-assembly in an aqueous solution enhances production efficiency, reducing time and resources required for nanoparticle synthesis.

• Innovation Catalyst: By addressing the limitations of current nanoparticle production methods, our technology serves as a catalyst for innovation in nanotechnology, unlocking new possibilities in research and industry.