Lock and key colloids and methods of manufacture
US8815118B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08L33/14
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and system for assembling building blocks of colloidal particles and also for shaping of colloids for self-assembly for manufacturing, processing and formation of compositions of matter. A first type of particle is selected as a “key” particle constructed to mate with a “lock” particle, the binding arising from depletion forces. A variety of shapes can be used to carry out this method and system to create compositions of matter. Colloids can be shaped by controlled deformation of multiphase colloid particles.
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