Imaging material with improved mechanical properties
US7074551B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S430/131
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to an imaging element comprising at least one imaging layer and a support wherein the support comprises at least one layer comprising a splayant and a layered material, wherein the layered material has an aspect ratio from 20:1 and 500:1 and wherein the layered material comprises less than 10% by weight of the layer. The present invention also relates to a method of making a dimensionally stable imaging element comprising providing a support wherein said support comprises at least one layer comprising a splayant and a layered material, wherein said layered material comprises an aspect ratio of from 20:1 to 500:1 and wherein said layered material comprises less than 10% by weight of said at least one layer; and applying at least one imaging layer.
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