Incorporation of nanoparticles in composite fibers
US8969225B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/779
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method includes a providing a molten glass fiber core and disposing a plurality of nanoparticles that include a transition metal oxide on the molten glass fiber core at or above the softening temperature of the glass fiber core, thereby forming a nanoparticle-laden glass fiber. The plurality of nanoparticles are embedded at the surface of said glass fiber core. A method includes providing a mixture of molten glass and a plurality of nanoparticles. The plurality of nanoparticles include a transition metal. The method further includes forming nanoparticle-laden glass fibers, in which the plurality of nanoparticles are embedded throughout the glass fibers.
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