Particulate-based reactive nanocomposites and methods of making and using the same
US9102576B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB82Y40/00
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Reactive nanocomposites, foams, and structures comprising functionalized metal nanoparticles that are incorporated into a fluorinated polymer matrix using an in-situ polymerization process and methods of making and using the same. The reactive nanocomposites, foams, and structures according to the present invention demonstrate enhanced mechanical properties due to the direct chemical integration of the nano-metal fuel particles into the fluoropolymer matrix. In addition, the reactive nanocomposites, foams, and structures may be processed using conventional polymer processing and may be used to fabricate materials such as reactive liners, casings, and other components and inserts. The intense heat produced during reaction may further be used in a variety of applications such as disinfection, decontamination, and/or destruction.
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