Structured self-cleaning surfaces and method of forming same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7524531
APP PUB NO 20060246277A1
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11115946

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The present invention involves growing diatoms on a surface for the purpose of forming nanoscale-sized siliceous structures on the surface. In accordance with the invention, diatom films are grown on various substrates, which are then fired to remove all organic material from the diatoms and produce a surface coated with intricate, nanoscale-sized structures. The nanoscale-sized structured surface is subsequently treated with a hydrophobic film-forming agent to form a structured self-cleaning surface.

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FERRO CORPORATION6060 PARKLAND BOULEVARD SUITE 250 MAYFIELD HEIGHTS OH 44124

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  • 2005 Application Filing Year
  • B05D Class
  • 1531 Applications Filed
  • 531 Patents Issued To-Date
  • 34.69 % Issued To-Date
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Axtell,, III Enos A Washington , US 11 105
Baumann, Martin Frankfurt, DE 27 539
Hensel, Michael Pittsburgh, US 5 169
Matalka, David J Heidelberg, US 1 46
Nuccetelli, Gary L Scenery Hill, US 4 55
Sakoske, George E Washington, US 71 628
Swiler, Daniel R Washington, US 10 126

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