Self-cleaning skin-like prosthetic polymer surfaces
Abstract
An external covering and method of making an external covering for hiding the internal endoskeleton of a mechanical (e.g., prosthetic) device that exhibits skin-like qualities is provided. The external covering generally comprises an internal bulk layer in contact with the endoskeleton of the prosthetic device and an external skin layer disposed about the internal bulk layer. The external skin layer is comprised of a polymer composite with carbon nanotubes embedded therein. The outer surface of the skin layer has multiple cone-shaped projections that provide the external skin layer with superhydrophobicity. The carbon nanotubes are preferably vertically aligned between the inner surface and outer surface of the external skin layer in order to provide the skin layer with the ability to transmit heat. Superhydrophobic powders may optionally be used as part of the polymer composite or applied as a coating to the surface of the skin layer to enhance superhydrophobicity.
- Inventors:
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- Clinton, TN
- Knoxville, TN
- Manhattan Beach, CA
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1039556
- Patent Number(s):
- 8142516
- Application Number:
- 12/495,082
- Assignee:
- UT-Battelle, LLC (Oak Ridge, TN)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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A - HUMAN NECESSITIES A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE A61F - FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS
Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y10 - TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC Y10T - TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-00OR22725
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
Citation Formats
Simpson, John T, Ivanov, Ilia N, and Shibata, Jason. Self-cleaning skin-like prosthetic polymer surfaces. United States: N. p., 2012.
Web.
Simpson, John T, Ivanov, Ilia N, & Shibata, Jason. Self-cleaning skin-like prosthetic polymer surfaces. United States.
Simpson, John T, Ivanov, Ilia N, and Shibata, Jason. Tue .
"Self-cleaning skin-like prosthetic polymer surfaces". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1039556.
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title = {Self-cleaning skin-like prosthetic polymer surfaces},
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abstractNote = {An external covering and method of making an external covering for hiding the internal endoskeleton of a mechanical (e.g., prosthetic) device that exhibits skin-like qualities is provided. The external covering generally comprises an internal bulk layer in contact with the endoskeleton of the prosthetic device and an external skin layer disposed about the internal bulk layer. The external skin layer is comprised of a polymer composite with carbon nanotubes embedded therein. The outer surface of the skin layer has multiple cone-shaped projections that provide the external skin layer with superhydrophobicity. The carbon nanotubes are preferably vertically aligned between the inner surface and outer surface of the external skin layer in order to provide the skin layer with the ability to transmit heat. Superhydrophobic powders may optionally be used as part of the polymer composite or applied as a coating to the surface of the skin layer to enhance superhydrophobicity.},
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Works referenced in this record:
Superhydrophobic Carbon Nanotube Forests
journal, December 2003
- Lau, Kenneth K. S.; Bico, José; Teo, Kenneth B. K.
- Nano Letters, Vol. 3, Issue 12