Signal activated decontaminating coating
US7993495B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2531/842
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is provided for decontaminating a surface that is susceptible to contamination by a contaminant by applying to the surface a coating which produces a decontaminating agent for the contaminant in response to a signal, connecting the electroactive coating to a source of a signal, and when the surface is contaminated, applying the signal to the electroactive coating, thereby producing one or more decontaminating agents which neutralize or destroy the contaminant. Coatings for practicing the method and articles that have been protected by the novel coatings are also provided.
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