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Mechanically strong and transparent or translucent composites made using zirconium oxide nanoparticles

US6194481A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 1999
Grant dateFeb 27, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2998
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Zirconium oxide nanoparticles having at least some surface acid sites functionalized with a silanating agent and at least some surface acid sites finctionalized with zirconate or a zircoaluminate. The nanoparticles are useful in composites comprising photopolymerizable alkene matrix monomers, and are primarily suitable for dental and medical restoration.

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