Self-decontaminating surface coatings and articles prepared therefrom
NRL
The present invention is directed toward a self-decontaminating surface coating, which when cured has a partially hydrophobic surface. The coating comprises a polymeric coating resin which, when cured, is hydrophilic. The coating also comprises a biocide, a germinating agent, and a hydrophobic micro/nano particulate material. The coating is suitable for application to ceramics, metals, and polymer substrates. Articles coated with the coating of the present invention are resistant to spores.
Inventors:
Rogers, Martin E.; Phillips, Janice P.; Koene, Bryan; Hirsch, Marc S.; Wynne, James H.
Patent Number:
Technical domain:
Materials and Coatings
FIle Date:
2006-10-11
Grant Date:
2016-01-26
Grant time:
3,394 days
Grant time percentile rank:
62
Claim count percentile rank:
6
Citations percentile rank:
1
'Cited by' percentile rank:
1
Assignee:
US NAVY
