Nanoscale wicking methods and devices
US8021967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/0688
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A fluid transport method and fluid transport device are disclosed. Nanoscale fibers disposed in a patterned configuration allow transport of a fluid in absence of an external power source. The device may include two or more fluid transport components having different fluid transport efficiencies. The components may be separated by additional fluid transport components, to control fluid flow.
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