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Superhydrophobic fibers and methods of preparation and use thereof

US8574713B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 9, 2006
Grant dateNov 5, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/2238
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to fibers exhibiting a water contact angle of above 150° and water contact angle hysteresis of below 15°, methods of producing the same, and applications thereof. The present invention further relates to superhydrophobic fiber mats, methods of producing the same, and applications thereof.

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