Article having nano-scaled structures and a process for making such article
US7851016B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC03C2217/77
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A process for producing an article having modified optical, chemical, and/or physical properties is disclosed. The process includes (a) fluidizing a starting material; (b) forcing the fluidized starting material toward the article; and (c) passing the fluidized starting material through a high energy zone. The passing step can occur before the forcing step; after the forcing step but before the fluidizing material comes in contact with the surface of the article; and/or after the forcing step and after the fluidized material comes in contact with the surface of the article. The properties of the article are modified because the article has nano-scaled structures distributed on the surface of the article and/or at least partially embedded in the article.
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