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Functional high-performance fiber structure

US11362256B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2018
Grant dateJun 14, 2022
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B2235/5264
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is provided for growing a fiber structure, where the method includes: obtaining a substrate, growing an array of pedestal fibers on the substrate, growing fibers on the pedestal fibers, and depositing a coating surrounding each of the fibers. In another aspect, a method of fabricating a fiber structure includes obtaining a substrate and growing a plurality of fibers on the substrate according to 1½D printing. In another aspect, a multilayer functional fiber is provided produced by, for instance, the above-noted methods.

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