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Product for vapor deposition of films of amphiphilic molecules or polymers

US6890987B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 3, 2001
Grant dateMay 10, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05D5/08
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A solid composition having a solid state film forming substance mixed with an inert carrier. The composition is heated in a vacuum chamber to evaporate the film forming substance by sublimation to form a molecular beam of amphiphilic molecules which settle on a substrate surface within the chamber and bond thereto while self-assembling into a thin film.

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