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Composite article comprising oriented microstructures

US5336558A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 24, 1991
Grant dateAug 9, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides a composite article having discrete microstructures partially encapsulated within a layer. A method of making the same is also provided. The article of the present invention is useful for visible radiation absorbing devices, such as, for example, selective solar absorbers, flat plate solar collectors, solar absorption panels, and solar cells.

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