Hydrophobic material
US6743467B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09D183/04
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method is provided for forming a modified gel capable of forming a hydrophobic surface on which water has a contact angle of at least 150°. Additionally, a method is provided for forming a hydrophobic coating from the modified gel. In some embodiments, the hydrophobic coating has an extremely high hydrophobicity with a contact angle in excess of 165°, and good substrate adhesion. The method involves bonding a gel with particulate matter. It is believed that the chemical hydrophobicity of the gel is enhanced by the physical roughness of the particulate matter.
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