Articles having ceramic coated surfaces
US7931683B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2918
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
According to an aspect of the invention, articles are provided which comprise a substrate and a ceramic coating which covers at least a portion of the substrate surface. The ceramic coating includes raised ceramic shells connected by a ceramic layer that is conformal with the substrate. According to another aspect of the present invention, carbon nanotubes are provided, which comprise a ceramic coating covering at least a portion of the carbon nanotubes.
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