Flame spray pyrolysis with versatile precursors for metal oxide nanoparticle synthesis and applications of submicron inorganic oxide compositions for transparent electrodes

摘要

Flame spray pyrolysis can be performed using aqueous solvents for the delivery of metal and/or metalloid oxide precursors while obtaining desirably high flame temperatures for the synthesis of uniform submicron inorganic oxide particles. A multiple liquid channel nozzle can be used to deliver liquid for the formation of the aerosol that is combusted in the flame. One or both channels can deliver liquid with metal/metalloid precursors and/or organic fuels. Flame spray pyrolysis can be used to form metal tungsten oxide submicron particles. Metal tungsten oxide compositions can be used in the formation of transparent electrodes. If the transparent electrodes are formed from polymer inorganic particle composites, the composites can further comprise electrically conductive nanoparticles to improve the electrical conductivity.