| abstract |
A Group IV based nanoparticle fluid is disclosed. The nanoparticle fluid includes a set of nanoparticles-comprising a set of Group IV atoms, wherein the set of nanoparticles is present in an amount of between about 1 wt% and about 20 wt% of the nanoparticle fluid. The nanoparticle fluid also includes a set ot HMW molecules, wherein the set of HMW molecules is present in an amount of between about 0 wt% and about 5 wt% of the nanoparticle fluid. The nanoparticle fluid further includes a set of capping agent molecules, wherein at least some capping agent molecules of the set of capping agent molecules are attached to the set of nanoparticles. |