Dynamic surfaces
US9926463B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08K2003/2275
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions and methods for changing a property of a coating are provided. The coating includes a dynamic material configured to be reversibly convertible between a hydrophobic state and a hydrophilic state, wherein transition between the hydrophilic state to the hydrophobic state occurs in an environment dependent manner. The coating also includes an environment altering material configured to alter the hydrophobic or hydrophilic state of the dynamic material.
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