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Ultra-thin molecular film

US5173365A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 1991
Grant dateDec 22, 1992
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/263
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An ultra-thin, self-assembling molecular film has thickness, length and width dimensions. Ampliphilic molecules in the film are ordered in the thickness dimension, and are arranged in crystals that are aligned in both the length and width dimensions. This molecular alignment in all three film dimensions provides a film having more uniform properties.

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