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Wax particles for protection of activators, and multifunctional autonomically healing composite materials

US7566747B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 2004
Grant dateJul 28, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K9/10
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composite material comprises (i) a polymer, (ii) a polymerizer, (iii) a protected corresponding activator for the polymerizer, and (iv) a plurality of capsules. The polymerizer is in the capsules, and the corresponding activator is protected with a corresponding encapsulant for the polymer and the polymerizer.

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