公开(公告)号：US09391244B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US14644810

申请日：2015-03-11

Applicant: QD VISION, INC.

Inventor： John R. Linton ,  Emily M. Squires ,  Rohit Modi

IPC: H01L21/00 ,  H01L33/50 ,  C09K11/02 ,  C09K11/88 ,  H05B33/14 ,  H01L33/58

CPC classification number: H01L33/50 ,  C09K11/025 ,  C09K11/883 ,  H01L33/504 ,  H01L33/58 ,  H05B33/14 ,  Y02B20/181

Abstract: A white-light emitting lighting device comprising one or more light emitting light sources (preferably solid state semiconductor light emitting diodes) that emit off-white light during operation, wherein the off-white light includes a spectral output including at least one spectral component in a first spectral region from about 360 nm to about 475 nm, at least one spectral component in a second spectral region from about 475 nm to about 575 nm, and at least one deficiency in at least one other spectral region, and an optical component that is positioned to receive at least a portion of the off-white light generated by the one or more light sources, the optical component comprising an optical material for converting at least a portion of the off-white light to one or more predetermined wavelengths, at least one of which has a wavelength in at least one deficient spectral region, such that light emitted by the lighting device comprises white light, wherein the optical material comprises quantum confined semiconductor nanoparticles. Also disclosed is an optical component, lighting fixture, a cover plate for a lighting fixture, and methods.

Abstract translation: 一种白光发射照明装置，包括在操作期间发出灰白色光的一个或多个发光光源（优选固态半导体发光二极管），其中所述灰白色光包括光谱输出，所述光谱输出包括至少一个光谱分量 约360nm至约475nm的第一光谱区域，在约475nm至约575nm的第二光谱区域中的至少一个光谱分量和至少一个其它光谱区域中的至少一个缺陷，以及光学部件， 被定位成接收由一个或多个光源产生的灰白色光的至少一部分，光学部件包括用于将灰白色光的至少一部分转换成一个或多个预定波长的光学材料，在 其中至少一个在至少一个不足的光谱区域中具有波长，使得由照明装置发射的光包括白光，其中光学材料包括 量子限制半导体纳米粒子。 还公开了一种光学部件，照明器具，照明器具的盖板以及方法。

公开(公告)号：US09365701B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US13414417

申请日：2012-03-07

Applicant: Robert J. Nick ,  John R. Linton

Inventor： Robert J. Nick ,  John R. Linton

IPC: C08K9/10 ,  C09K11/02 ,  C09K11/56 ,  C09K11/70 ,  C09D5/22

CPC classification number: C08K9/10 ,  C09D5/22 ,  C09K11/02 ,  C09K11/025 ,  C09K11/565 ,  C09K11/70

Abstract: A particle comprising nanoparticles encapsulated within a host material is disclosed, wherein the particle includes a coating disposed over at least a portion of the outer surface of the particle. In certain embodiments, nanoparticles have light-emissive properties. In certain embodiments, the coating covers all or substantially all of the outer surface of the particle. The coating can comprise a resin having low oxygen permeability. In certain embodiments, the coating comprises a polyvinyl alcohol compound. In certain embodiments, the coating comprises a polyvinylidene dichloride compound. Other embodiments relate to a powder comprising a particle of the invention, a composition including a particle of the invention, a formulation including a particle of the invention, a coating comprising a particle of the invention, a method for making a particle of the invention, and products and applications including a particle of the invention. In preferred embodiments, a nanoparticle comprises a semiconductor nanocrystal.

Abstract translation: 公开了包含封装在主体材料内的纳米颗粒的颗粒，其中所述颗粒包括设置在颗粒外表面的至少一部分上的涂层。 在某些实施方案中，纳米颗粒具有发光性质。 在某些实施方案中，涂层覆盖颗粒的全部或基本上全部的外表面。 涂层可以包含具有低透氧性的树脂。 在某些实施方案中，涂层包含聚乙烯醇化合物。 在某些实施方案中，涂层包含聚偏二氯乙烯化合物。 其它实施方案涉及包含本发明的颗粒的粉末，包含本发明的颗粒的组合物，包含本发明的颗粒的制剂，包含本发明的颗粒的涂层，制备本发明的颗粒的方法， 以及包括本发明的颗粒的产品和应用。 在优选实施方案中，纳米颗粒包含半导体纳米晶体。

公开(公告)号：US09276168B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-01

申请号：US14311542

申请日：2014-06-23

Applicant: QD Vision, Inc.

Inventor： Seth Coe-Sullivan ,  Peter T. Kazlas

IPC: H01L33/04 ,  H01L33/58 ,  H01L33/42 ,  H01L33/60 ,  H01L33/50 ,  H05B33/14 ,  H01L33/06 ,  H01L27/32 ,  H01L51/52

CPC classification number: H01L33/06 ,  H01L27/322 ,  H01L31/035218 ,  H01L33/04 ,  H01L33/42 ,  H01L33/50 ,  H01L33/507 ,  H01L33/58 ,  H01L33/60 ,  H01L51/5036 ,  H01L51/5088 ,  H01L51/5268 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2251/5369 ,  H05B33/145 ,  Y10S977/774

Abstract: A component including a substrate, at least one layer including a color conversion material comprising quantum dots disposed over the substrate, and a layer comprising a conductive material (e.g., indium-tin-oxide) disposed over the at least one layer. (Embodiments of such component are also referred to herein as a QD light-enhancement substrate (QD-LES).) In certain preferred embodiments, the substrate is transparent to light, for example, visible light, ultraviolet light, and/or infrared radiation. In certain embodiments, the substrate is flexible. In certain embodiments, the substrate includes an outcoupling element (e.g., a microlens array). A film including a color conversion material comprising quantum dots and a conductive material is also provided. In certain embodiments, a component includes a film described herein. Lighting devices are also provided. In certain embodiments, a lighting device includes a film described herein. In certain embodiments, a lighting device includes a component described herein.

Abstract translation: 包括衬底的组件，包括设置在衬底上的包括量子点的颜色转换材料的至少一个层以及设置在至少一个层上的导电材料（例如，氧化铟锡）的层。 （这种组件的实施例在本文中也称为QD光增强基板（QD-LES）。）在某些优选实施例中，基板对光是透明的，例如可见光，紫外光和/或红外辐射 。 在某些实施方案中，基底是柔性的。 在某些实施例中，衬底包括外耦合元件（例如，微透镜阵列）。 还提供了包括包括量子点和导电材料的颜色转换材料的膜。 在某些实施方案中，组分包括本文所述的膜。 还提供照明设备。 在某些实施例中，照明装置包括本文所述的膜。 在某些实施例中，照明装置包括本文所述的部件。

公开(公告)号：US09207385B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-08

申请号：US12944681

申请日：2010-11-11

Applicant: Seth Coe-Sullivan ,  John R. Linton ,  Daniel Cohen ,  John E. Ritter

Inventor： Seth Coe-Sullivan ,  John R. Linton ,  Daniel Cohen ,  John E. Ritter

IPC: G02F1/13357 ,  F21V9/16 ,  F21V8/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/0026 ,  G02B6/005 ,  G02B6/0073

Abstract: A lighting system is disclosed. The lighting system comprises at least one light source comprising a light emitting diode (LED) and one or more phosphors optically coupled to the LED to convert at least a portion of original light emitted by the LED to provide a modified LED light having a first predetermined spectral output, and an optical material that is optically coupled to at least a portion of a surface of a light guide plate and optically coupled to receive at least a portion of the modified LED light and to convert at least a portion of the modified LED light to at least one predetermined wavelength to provide modified light having a second predetermined spectral output, wherein the optical material comprises one or more types of quantum confined semiconductor nanoparticle. A device including a lighting system is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种照明系统。 照明系统包括至少一个光源，其包括发光二极管（LED）和一个或多个光学耦合到LED的磷光体，以转换由LED发射的原始光的至少一部分，以提供具有第一预定 光学输出，以及光学耦合到导光板的表面的至少一部分并光学耦合以接收至少一部分修改的LED光并将至少一部分改进的LED光转换的光学材料 至少一个预定波长以提供具有第二预定光谱输出的修改光，其中所述光学材料包括一种或多种类型的量子限制半导体纳米颗粒。 还公开了一种包括照明系统的装置。

公开(公告)号：US09167659B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-20

申请号：US12940355

申请日：2010-11-05

Applicant: Seth Coe-Sullivan ,  John R. Linton ,  Sridhar Sadasivan ,  Emily M. Squires

Inventor： Seth Coe-Sullivan ,  John R. Linton ,  Sridhar Sadasivan ,  Emily M. Squires

IPC: F21V9/16 ,  F21V3/04 ,  H05B33/14 ,  H01L33/50

CPC classification number: F21V9/16 ,  F21V3/0625 ,  F21V3/08 ,  F21V3/12 ,  F21V9/30 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H01L33/502 ,  H01L2933/0091 ,  H05B33/145

Abstract: A solid state lighting device including a light source capable of emitting white light including a blue spectral component and having a deficiency in a spectral region, and an optical component that is positioned to receive at least a portion of the light generated by the light source, the optical component comprising an optical material for converting at least a portion of the blue spectral component of the light to one or more predetermined wavelengths such that light emitted by the solid state lighting device includes light emission from the light source supplemented with light emission at one or more predetermined wavelengths, wherein the optical material comprises quantum confined semiconductor nanoparticles. Also disclosed is lighting fixture, a cover plate for a lighting fixture and a method.

Abstract translation: 一种固态照明装置，包括能够发射包括蓝色光谱分量的白光并且具有光谱区域不足的光源的光源，以及被定位成接收由光源产生的光的至少一部分的光学部件， 所述光学部件包括用于将所述光的蓝色光谱分量的至少一部分转换为一个或多个预定波长的光学材料，使得由所述固态照明装置发射的光包括来自所述光源的光发射，所述光源补充有一个光发射 或更多的预定波长，其中所述光学材料包括量子限制的半导体纳米颗粒。 还公开了照明器具，照明器具用盖板和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150021551A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-22

申请号：US14284265

申请日：2014-05-21

Applicant: QD VISION, INC.

Inventor： CRAIG BREEN ,  WENHAO LIU

IPC: H01L29/15 ,  H01L21/02 ,  H01L29/225

CPC classification number: H01L33/06 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C09D11/52 ,  C09K11/02 ,  C09K11/565 ,  C09K11/595 ,  C09K11/883 ,  H01L21/02406 ,  H01L21/02422 ,  H01L21/02521 ,  H01L21/02557 ,  H01L21/0256 ,  H01L21/02601 ,  H01L21/02628 ,  H01L29/151 ,  H01L29/225 ,  H01L33/0029 ,  H01L33/28 ,  H01L33/502 ,  Y10S977/774 ,  Y10S977/95

Abstract: A coated quantum dot and methods of making coated quantum dots are provided. Products including quantum dots described herein are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 提供涂覆量子点和制备涂覆量子点的方法。 还公开了包括本文所述的量子点的产品。

公开(公告)号：US08906265B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-09

申请号：US13849676

申请日：2013-03-25

Applicant: QD Vision, Inc.

Inventor： Craig Breen ,  Jonathan S. Steckel ,  Dorai Ramprasad

IPC: C09K11/02 ,  C09K11/54 ,  C09K11/56 ,  C09K11/88 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  H01L33/06 ,  B82Y20/00

CPC classification number: C09K11/883 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C09K11/02 ,  C09K11/025 ,  C09K11/0811 ,  C09K11/565 ,  C09K11/574 ,  H01L33/06 ,  Y10S428/917 ,  Y10T428/2991 ,  Y10T428/2993

Abstract: A semiconductor nanocrystal capable of emitting blue light upon excitation. Also disclosed are devices, populations of semiconductor nanocrystals, and compositions including a semiconductor nanocrystal capable of emitting blue light upon excitation. In one embodiment, a semiconductor nanocrystal capable of emitting blue light including a maximum peak emission at a wavelength not greater than about 470 nm with a photoluminescence quantum efficiency greater than about 65% upon excitation. In another embodiment, a semiconductor nanocrystal includes a core comprising a first semiconductor material comprising at least three chemical elements and a shell disposed over at least a portion of the core, the shell comprising a second semiconductor material, wherein the semiconductor nanocrystal is capable of emitting blue light with a photoluminescence quantum efficiency greater than about 65% upon excitation. In a further embodiment, a semiconductor nanocrystal includes a core comprising a first semiconductor material comprising at least three chemical elements and a shell disposed over at least a portion of the core, the shell comprising a second semiconductor material comprising at least three chemical elements, wherein the semiconductor nanocrystal is capable of emitting light including a maximum peak emission in the blue region of the spectrum upon excitation.

Abstract translation: 激发后能够发出蓝光的半导体纳米晶体。 还公开了半导体纳米晶体的器件，群体，以及包括在激发时能够发射蓝光的半导体纳米晶体的组合物。 在一个实施方案中，能够发射包括波长不大于约470nm的最大峰值发射的蓝光的半导体纳米晶体，其光致发光量子效率在激发时大于约65％。 在另一个实施例中，半导体纳米晶体包括芯，其包含包含至少三个化学元素的第一半导体材料和设置在芯的至少一部分上的壳，壳包括第二半导体材料，其中半导体纳米晶体能够发射 激发后光致发光量子效率大于约65％的蓝光。 在另一实施例中，半导体纳米晶体包括芯，其包括包含至少三个化学元件的第一半导体材料和设置在芯的至少一部分上的外壳，壳包括包含至少三个化学元素的第二半导体材料，其中 半导体纳米晶体在激发时能够发射包括光谱的蓝色区域中的最大峰值发射的光。

公开(公告)号：US08876272B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-04

申请号：US12655074

申请日：2009-12-22

Applicant: John R. Linton ,  Peter T. Kazlas ,  Craig Breen ,  Seth Coe-Sullivan

Inventor： John R. Linton ,  Peter T. Kazlas ,  Craig Breen ,  Seth Coe-Sullivan

IPC: C09D11/00 ,  C09D7/12 ,  C09D11/326 ,  C09D11/52 ,  C09D11/38 ,  C08K9/00 ,  C08K7/18 ,  C08K3/22

CPC classification number: C09D11/52 ,  B41J2/2107 ,  C08K3/22 ,  C08K7/18 ,  C08K9/00 ,  C09D7/68 ,  C09D7/70 ,  C09D11/326 ,  C09D11/38 ,  C09K11/02 ,  C09K11/883 ,  H01L33/06 ,  H01L2933/0091 ,  Y10T29/49401

Abstract: An ink composition comprising a nanomaterial and a liquid vehicle, wherein the liquid vehicle comprises a composition including one or more functional groups that are capable of being cross-linked is disclosed. An ink composition comprising a nanomaterial, a liquid vehicle, and scatterers is also disclosed. An ink composition comprising a nanomaterial and a liquid vehicle, wherein the liquid vehicle comprises a perfluorocompound is further disclosed. A method for inkjet printing an ink including nanomaterial and a liquid vehicle with a surface tension that is not greater than about 25 dyne/cm is disclosed. In certain preferred embodiments, the nanomaterial comprises semiconductor nanocrystals. Devices prepared from inks and methods of the invention are also described.

Abstract translation: 一种包含纳米材料和液体载体的油墨组合物，其中所述液体载体包含包含一个或多个能够被交联的官能团的组合物。 还公开了包含纳米材料，液体载体和散射体的油墨组合物。 一种包含纳米材料和液态载体的油墨组合物，其中包含全氟化合物的液体载体进一步公开。 公开了一种用于喷墨印刷包括纳米材料和液体载体的油墨的表面张力不大于约25达因/厘米的方法。 在某些优选实施方案中，纳米材料包含半导体纳米晶体。 还描述了由本发明的油墨和方法制备的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20130221291A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：US13768714

申请日：2013-02-15

Applicant: QD VISION, INC.

Inventor： Dorai RAMPRASAD ,  Craig BREEN ,  Jonathan S. Steckel

IPC: C09K11/88

CPC classification number: H01L33/06 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C09K11/02 ,  C09K11/565 ,  C09K11/883 ,  H01L29/225 ,  H01L33/0029 ,  H01L33/28 ,  Y10S977/774 ,  Y10S977/95 ,  Y10T428/2991 ,  Y10T428/2993

Abstract: A composition comprising a semiconductor nanocrystal including a core comprising a first semiconductor material comprising at least three chemical elements and a shell disposed over at least a portion of the core, the shell comprising a second semiconductor material, wherein the semiconductor nanocrystal is capable of emitting light upon excitation with a photoluminescence quantum efficiency greater than about 65%. Also disclosed is a composition comprising a semiconductor nanocrystal including a core comprising a first semiconductor material comprising at least three chemical elements and a shell disposed over at least a portion of the core, the shell comprising a second semiconductor material comprising at least three chemical elements, wherein the semiconductor nanocrystal is capable of emitting light with a photoluminescence quantum efficiency greater than about 60% upon excitation.

Abstract translation: 一种组合物，其包含半导体纳米晶体，所述半导体纳米晶体包括芯，所述芯包括包含至少三个化学元素的第一半导体材料和设置在所述芯的至少一部分上的壳，所述壳包含第二半导体材料，其中所述半导体纳米晶体能够发光 激发后的光致发光量子效率大于约65％。 还公开了包含半导体纳米晶体的组合物，其包括芯，其包含包含至少三个化学元素的第一半导体材料和设置在芯的至少一部分上的壳，壳包含包含至少三个化学元素的第二半导体材料， 其中所述半导体纳米晶体在激发时能够发射具有大于约60％的光致发光量子效率的光。

公开(公告)号：US08405063B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-26

申请号：US12657427

申请日：2010-01-20

Applicant: Peter T. Kazlas ,  Seth Coe-Sullivan

Inventor： Peter T. Kazlas ,  Seth Coe-Sullivan

IPC: H01L29/06 ,  H01L29/20 ,  H01L33/00 ,  H01L31/00

CPC classification number: H01L33/06 ,  H01L27/322 ,  H01L31/035218 ,  H01L33/04 ,  H01L33/42 ,  H01L33/50 ,  H01L33/507 ,  H01L33/58 ,  H01L33/60 ,  H01L51/5036 ,  H01L51/5088 ,  H01L51/5268 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2251/5369 ,  H05B33/145 ,  Y10S977/774

Abstract: A component including a substrate, at least one layer including a color conversion material including quantum dots disposed over the substrate, and a layer including a conductive material (e.g., indium-tin-oxide) disposed over the at least one layer. (Embodiments of such component are also referred to herein as a QD light-enhancement substrate (QD-LES).) In certain preferred embodiments, the substrate is transparent to light, for example, visible light, ultraviolet light, and/or infrared radiation. In certain embodiments, the substrate is flexible. In certain embodiments, the substrate includes an outcoupling element (e.g., a microlens array). A film including a color conversion material including quantum dots and a conductive material is also provided. In certain embodiments, a component includes a film described herein. Lighting devices are also provided. In certain embodiments, a lighting device includes a film described herein. In certain embodiments, a lighting device includes a component described herein.

Abstract translation: 包括衬底的组件，包括包括设置在衬底上的量子点的颜色转换材料的至少一个层以及包括设置在所述至少一层上的导电材料（例如，氧化铟锡）的层。 （这种组件的实施例在本文中也称为QD光增强基板（QD-LES）。）在某些优选实施例中，基板对光是透明的，例如可见光，紫外光和/或红外辐射 。 在某些实施方案中，基底是柔性的。 在某些实施例中，衬底包括外耦合元件（例如，微透镜阵列）。 还提供了包括包括量子点和导电材料的颜色转换材料的膜。 在某些实施方案中，组分包括本文所述的膜。 还提供照明设备。 在某些实施例中，照明装置包括本文所述的膜。 在某些实施例中，照明装置包括本文所述的部件。