Superhydrophobic fibers and methods of preparation and use thereof
US8574713B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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