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Adsorbed monomolecular film and method of manufacturing the same

US5225274A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 1991
Grant dateJul 6, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31663
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention seeks to provide a method of forming a monomolecular film of fluorine-containing molecules on a substrate surface such that the film has a uniform thickness with minimal surface irregularities and is substantially pin hole free. The invention also provides for a substrate obtained by using the same method which has excellent water- and oil-repelling, anti-fogging, and anti-contaminating properties. The monomolecular film is formed on the substrate surface either directly or via a given protective film. The monomolecular film coating is characterized by a plurality of different chlorosilane-based surface active materials which are different in molecular length and have a fluorine group. The surface irregularities of the film are generally confined to the molecular level.

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