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Title: Composites incorporated a conductive polymer nanofiber network

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1351069

Methods of forming composites that incorporate networks of conductive polymer nanofibers are provided. Networks of less-than conductive polymers are first formed and then doped with a chemical dopant to provide networks of conductive polymers. The networks of conductive polymers are then incorporated into a matrix in order to improve the conductivity of the matrix. The formed composites are useful as conductive coatings for applications including electromagnetic energy management on exterior surfaces of vehicles.

Research Organization:
University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization, Seattle, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
SC0005153
Assignee:
University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization
Patent Number(s):
9,620,259
Application Number:
14/389,708
OSTI ID:
1351069
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2013 Apr 01
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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