Compositions comprising conductive particles with surface-modified nanoparticles covalently attached thereto, and methods of making

摘要

Compositions are disclosed comprising a plurality of conductive particles wherein each conductive particle comprises a plurality of surface-modified nanoparticles that are covalently bonded to the surface of the conductive particle. Compositions are also disclosed wherein the plurality of conductive particles comprising a plurality of surface-modified nanoparticles covalently bonded thereto, are provided in an organic vehicle.

主权项

1. A composition comprising:
a plurality of conductive particles that are metal-coated glass flakes comprising an aspect ratio of at least about 2:1;
wherein each conductive particle has a plurality of surface-modified nanoparticles covalently bonded to the surface of the conductive particle,
wherein the surface of each surface-modified nanoparticle comprises nonpolar hydrocarbon organic substituents derived from a surface modification agent, and wherein each nanoparticle that is surface-modified is not conductive.