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Gradient fabrication to direct transport on a surface

US8178163B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 2009
Grant dateMay 15, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31663
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention discloses gradients and methods of forming gradients. The gradients can form a component of a molecular machine, such as those disclosed herein. The molecular machines of the present invention can perform a range of tasks including nanoparticle heterostructure assembly, derivatization of a nanoparticle and synthesis of biomolecules, to name just a few applications.

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