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公开(公告)号:US10053388B2
公开(公告)日:2018-08-21
申请号:US15505160
申请日:2015-08-19
Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
Inventor: Seamus Curran , Nigel Alley , Kang-Shyang Liao , Amrita Haldar , Jennifer McAlpin , Brian McElhenny
CPC classification number: C03C17/007 , C03C17/009 , C03C17/32 , C03C2217/29 , C03C2217/445 , C03C2217/465 , C03C2217/475 , C03C2218/112
Abstract: Compositions and methods for improved materials and material laminates with graphitic or inorganic/organic nanomaterials are presented. Graphitic or inorganic/organic nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibers, graphenes or graphene oxides, are introduced into an aqueous composition as fillers to provide a graphitic or inorganic/organic nanocomposite. Such composition may be used as laminates to improve adhesion between a film and a layer of material or between layers of materials and to increase not only strength properties, but also to provide other desired properties such as electronic properties, UV absorbing/blocking, optical-limiting, anti-reflective, fire-retardant, conducting, anti-microbial properties or pigmentation to say material. By tailoring the composite formulations with multiple graphitic or organic/inorganic nanomaterials, the resulting materials laminates become multifunctional and can be used for a variety of applications.
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公开(公告)号:US20220259442A1
公开(公告)日:2022-08-18
申请号:US17729846
申请日:2022-04-26
Applicant: University of Houston System
Inventor: Seamus Curran , Kang-Shyang Liao , Nigel Alley , Amrita Haldar , Alexander Wang
Abstract: A process for manufacturing the composition coating may include selecting a wood or masonry material substrate and utilizing a sol-gel comprising a silane or silane derivative and metal oxide precursor to coat the substrate. The process may utilize an all solution process or controlled environment for manufacturing a composition coating that prevent wetting and/or staining of a substrate. The composition coatings for treating wood or masonry materials improves weather-resistance, microbial resistance, stain-resistance and fungal-resistance of the materials. The reduced permeability of the resulting masonry materials can also delay or inhibit degradation caused by permeation of ions such as chlorides and sulfates. In addition, a stain comprising the composite solution and pigments may impart additional property to wood or masonry materials whilst retaining or improving the original appearance, particularly for the visibility and contrast of the wood grain as seen after the application of the coating.
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公开(公告)号:US20180071944A1
公开(公告)日:2018-03-15
申请号:US15558911
申请日:2016-04-01
Applicant: University of Houston System
Inventor: Seamus Curran , Kang-Shyang Liao , Nigel J. Alley , Amrita Haldar , Surendra Maharjan
CPC classification number: B27K5/04 , B27K3/08 , B27K3/50 , B27K2240/10 , F26B3/04 , F26B2210/16
Abstract: The new methods for treating green wood discuss herein speed up air drying of common green wood, including both softwood and hardwood. This method involves treating and altering the green wood with a base solution, and subjecting the wood to an air drying process. The new methods require less time to dry the green wood to a desired water content. In addition, other additives may be included in the base solution such as miscibility solvent(s), preservative(s), solubilizer(s)/stabilizer(s), chelating agent(s), bonding agent(s), pigment(s), UV protective, anti-oxidant, anti-fungal, anti-microbial and/or anti-insect chemical(s). The base solution solution may also slow down the wood deterioration caused by physical, chemical and biological sources under ambient conditions.
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公开(公告)号:US20170335508A1
公开(公告)日:2017-11-23
申请号:US15526467
申请日:2015-11-12
Applicant: University of Houston System
Inventor: Seamus Curran , Kang-Shyang Liao , Nigel Alley , Amrita Haldar , Alexander Wang
IPC: D06M13/507 , D06M15/643 , D06M13/513 , D06M13/517 , D06M23/10 , D06M101/32 , D06M101/34
CPC classification number: D06M13/507 , D06M13/50 , D06M13/503 , D06M13/513 , D06M13/517 , D06M15/643 , D06M15/657 , D06M23/10 , D06M2101/32 , D06M2101/34 , D06M2200/01 , D06M2200/05 , D06M2200/11 , D06M2200/12
Abstract: A process of fabricating the composition coating may include selecting a textile material substrate, utilizing a sol-gel comprising a silane or silane derivative and metal oxide precursor to coat the substrate, and optionally coating the substrate with a hydrophobic chemical agent and/or other chemical agents to create a surface with nanoscopic or microscopic features. The process may utilize an all solution process or controlled environment for fabricating a composition coating that prevent wetting or staining of a substrate. The composition coatings for treating textile materials improve soil-resistance and stain-resistance of the textile materials. The composition coatings and their use for treating textile materials can also impart water repellency, oil repellency, ease of cleaning stains and removing particulates. In addition, the composite solution may impart additional properties such as physical strength to the textile whilst retaining the original appearance.
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公开(公告)号:US10704191B2
公开(公告)日:2020-07-07
申请号:US15526467
申请日:2015-11-12
Applicant: University of Houston System
Inventor: Seamus Curran , Kang-Shyang Liao , Nigel Alley , Amrita Haldar , Alexander Wang
IPC: D06M13/507 , D06M13/513 , D06M13/517 , D06M15/643 , D06M23/10 , D06M15/657 , D06M13/503 , D06M13/50 , D06M101/32 , D06M101/34
Abstract: A process of fabricating the composition coating may include selecting a textile material substrate, utilizing a sol-gel comprising a silane or silane derivative and metal oxide precursor to coat the substrate, and optionally coating the substrate with a hydrophobic chemical agent and/or other chemical agents to create a surface with nanoscopic or microscopic features. The process may utilize an all solution process or controlled environment for fabricating a composition coating that prevent wetting or staining of a substrate. The composition coatings for treating textile materials improve soil-resistance and stain-resistance of the textile materials. The composition coatings and their use for treating textile materials can also impart water repellency, oil repellency, ease of cleaning stains and removing particulates. In addition, the composite solution may impart additional properties such as physical strength to the textile whilst retaining the original appearance.
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公开(公告)号:US11421317B2
公开(公告)日:2022-08-23
申请号:US16553995
申请日:2019-08-28
Applicant: University of Houston System
Inventor: Seamus Curran , Nigel Alley , Kang-Shyang Liao , Amrita Haldar
IPC: C23C16/02 , C23C16/52 , B05D1/00 , B05D3/06 , B05D3/14 , B05D5/08 , C03C17/30 , C23C14/12 , C23C16/44 , C23C16/448 , C23C16/455 , C23C16/48 , C23C16/54 , D06B1/08 , D06M10/02 , D06M10/04 , C23C16/452 , C23C16/458 , C23C16/50
Abstract: A system and method for depositing a coating may comprise a coating chemical reactor, surface activation component, and a deposition component. A target surface may be prepared for deposition with the surface activation component. The coating chemical reactor may comprise a coating chemical dispenser and a coating chemical verifier that prepares the coating chemical for deposition. The coating chemical verifier may utilize an optical excitation source and at least one optical detector, wherein chemical substances are identified by unique signatures composed of binary code. The coating chemical may be received by the deposition component to depositing the coating chemical on the target surface.
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公开(公告)号:US20180315871A1
公开(公告)日:2018-11-01
申请号:US16027623
申请日:2018-07-05
Applicant: University of Houston System
Inventor: Seamus Curran , Sampath Dias , Kang-Shyang Liao , Soniya Devi Yambem , Amrita Haldar , Nigel Alley
IPC: H01L31/032 , H01L31/0749 , H01L31/054 , H01L27/30 , H01L31/052 , H01L31/043 , H01L31/055 , H01L51/42
CPC classification number: H01L31/0322 , H01L27/302 , H01L31/043 , H01L31/0521 , H01L31/0543 , H01L31/055 , H01L31/0749 , H01L51/4253 , H01L51/426 , Y02E10/52 , Y02E10/541
Abstract: According to some embodiments, the present invention provides a novel photovoltaic solar cell system from photovoltaic modules that are vertically arrayed in a stack format using thin film semiconductors selected from among organic and inorganic thin film semiconductors. The stack cells may be cells that are produced in a planar manner, then vertically oriented in an angular form, also termed herein tilted, to maximize the light capturing aspects. The use of a stack configuration system as described herein allows for the use of a variety of electrode materials, such as transparent materials or semitransparent metals. Light concentration can be achieved by using fresnel lens, parabolic mirrors or derivatives of such structures. The light capturing can be controlled by being reflected back and forth in the photovoltaic system until significant quantities of the resonant light is absorbed. Light that passes to the very end and can be reflected back through the device by beveling or capping the end of the device with a different refractive index material, or alternatively using a reflective surface. The contacting between stacked cells can be done in series or parallel. According to some embodiments, the present invention uses a concentrator architecture where the light is channeled into the cells that contain thermal fluid channels (using a transparent fluid such as water) to absorb and hence reduce the thermal energy generation.
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公开(公告)号:US20170314189A1
公开(公告)日:2017-11-02
申请号:US15526497
申请日:2015-11-12
Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
Inventor: Seamus Curran , Kang-Shyang Liao , Nigel Alley , Amrita Haldar , Alexander Wang
IPC: D06M13/513 , D06M15/643 , D06M13/507 , D06M23/10
CPC classification number: D06M13/513 , C09D5/00 , D06M13/503 , D06M13/507 , D06M15/643 , D06M23/10 , D06M2200/01 , D06M2200/12
Abstract: A process of fabricating the waterproof coating may include selecting a textile material substrate, utilizing a sol-gel comprising a silane or silane derivative and metal oxide precursor to coat the substrate, and optionally coating the substrate with a hydrophobic chemical agent and/or other chemical agents to create a surface with nanoscopic or microscopic features. The process may utilize an all solution process or controlled environment for fabricating a fluorine-free waterproof coating that prevent wetting or staining of a substrate, or may utilize a controlled environment. The composition coatings for treating textile materials improve soil-resistance and stain-resistance of the textile materials while the compositions contain no fluorine-based chemicals. In addition, the composite solution may impart additional properties such as physical strength to the textile whilst retaining the original appearance.
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公开(公告)号:US20170313888A1
公开(公告)日:2017-11-02
申请号:US15526516
申请日:2015-11-12
Applicant: University of Houston System
Inventor: Seamus Curran , Kang-Shyang Liao , Nigel Alley , Amrita Haldar , Alexander Wang
IPC: C09D5/00 , C09D5/14 , B05D3/00 , C04B41/49 , C09D183/04 , C08K5/5419 , C04B111/27 , C08K5/5435
CPC classification number: C09D5/00 , B05D3/007 , C04B41/4922 , C04B2111/27 , C08K5/5419 , C08K5/5435 , C09D5/14 , C09D7/80 , C09D15/00 , C09D183/04
Abstract: A process for manufacturing the composition coating may include selecting a wood or masonry material substrate and utilizing a sol-gel comprising a silane or silane derivative and metal oxide precursor to coat the substrate. The process may utilize an all solution process or controlled environment for manufacturing a composition coating that prevent wetting and/or staining of a substrate. The composition coatings for treating wood or masonry materials improves weather-resistance, microbial resistance, stain-resistance and fungal-resistance of the materials. The reduced permeability of the resulting masonry materials can also delay or inhibit degradation caused by permeation of ions such as chlorides and sulfates. In addition, a stain comprising the composite solution and pigments may impart additional property to wood or masonry materials whilst retaining or improving the original appearance, particularly for the visibility and contrast of the wood grain as seen after the application of the coating.
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公开(公告)号:US20230151224A1
公开(公告)日:2023-05-18
申请号:US17913963
申请日:2021-03-24
Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
Inventor: Seamus Curran , Kang-Shyang Liao , Surendra Maharjan , Alexander Wang , Eileen Mellon
IPC: C09D5/14 , C09D7/63 , C09D183/08 , C09D183/02 , C09D5/16
CPC classification number: C09D5/14 , C09D5/1625 , C09D7/63 , C09D183/02 , C09D183/08
Abstract: In an embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a method of coating a substrate to impart antiviral and water resistance to the substrate. In general, the method includes obtaining a substrate and applying a coating composition to the substrate. In some embodiments, the coating composition imparts antiviral and water resistance properties to the substrate. In some embodiments, the coating composition has an antiviral method of action against a virus by causing damage to at least one of a capsid of the virus, an outer envelope of a protein layer of the virus, a spike protein of the virus, a cellular membrane of the virus, or combinations thereof.
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