Nacre composites, methods of synthesis, and methods of use
US8176705B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/192
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a novel composite structure with enhanced toughness, which incorporates features mimicked from nacre (mother of pearl). The structure can be used in many industrial and clinical applications, including aeronautics (aircraft skin), the defense industry (armor materials); orthopedics and medical devices (tough, biocompatible coatings on prostheses) and micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS; increased reliability for critical components).
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