QUANTUM DOT (QD) DELIVERY METHOD
Quantum dot delivery methods are described. In a first example, a method of delivering or storing a plurality of nano-particles involves providing a plurality of nano-particles. The method also involves forming a dispersion of the plurality of nano-particles in a medium for delivery or storage, wherein the medium is free of organic solvent.
1 . A method of delivering or storing a plurality of nano-particles, the method comprising:
providing a plurality of nano-particles; and
forming a dispersion of the plurality of nano-particles in a medium for delivery or storage, wherein the medium is free of organic solvent.
2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein forming the dispersion of the plurality of nano-particles in the medium comprises forming the dispersion in a silicone paste.
3 . The method of claim 2 , further comprising:
subsequent to forming the dispersion of the plurality of nano-particles in the silicone paste, forming a silicone polymer composition from the dispersion of the plurality of nano-particles and the silicone paste.
4 . The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the plurality of nano-particles comprises providing a plurality of quantum dots.
5 . The method of claim 4 , wherein forming the dispersion of the plurality of quantum dots in the medium for delivery or storage comprises at least maintaining the photoluminescent quantum yield (PLQY) of the plurality of quantum dots.
6 . The method of claim 4 , further comprising:
adding additive to the dispersion of the plurality of quantum dots in the medium.
7 . The method of claim 6 , wherein the additive is a photoluminescent quantum yield (PLQY) boosting agent.
8 . The method of claim 6 , wherein adding the additive comprises adding the additive during shipping or storage of the dispersion of the plurality of quantum dots in the medium.
9 . The method of claim 6 , wherein adding the additive comprises adding the additive during mixing, curing or formation of a composite from the dispersion of the plurality of quantum dots in the medium.
10 . The method of claim 1 , wherein forming the dispersion of the plurality of nano-particles in the medium comprises forming the dispersion in a liquid paint.
11 . A composition for delivery or storage of nano-particles, the composition comprising:
a silicone paste; and
a plurality of nano-particles dispersed in the silicone paste.
12 . The composition of claim 11 , wherein the plurality of nano-particles is a plurality of quantum dots.
13 . The composition of claim 12 , further comprising: an additive.
14 . The composition of claim 13 , wherein the additive comprises:
a photoluminescent quantum yield (PLQY) boosting agent.
15 . A composition for delivery or storage of nano-particles, the composition comprising:
a liquid paint; and
a plurality of nano-particles dispersed in the liquid paint.
16 . The composition of claim 15 , wherein the plurality of nano-particles is a plurality of quantum dots.
17 . The composition of claim 15 , further comprising: an additive.
18 . The composition of claim 17 , wherein the additive comprises:
a photoluminescent quantum yield (PLQY) boosting agent.