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Patent Inventor Names
Martin Baumann0
Michael Hensel0
Daniel R. Swiler0
David J. Matalka0
Enos A. Axtell, III0
Gary L. Nuccetelli0
George E. Sakoske0
Date of Patent
April 28, 2009
0Patent Application Number
111159460
Date Filed
April 27, 2005
0Patent Citations Received
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Patent abstract
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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