Abstract: The invention describes compositions that include a polymer having a water contact angle of between about 120° and about 150° or greater adhered to a 1 nm to about a 25 micron diameter sized particle optionally with an oxide layer. In particular, the particle is a silica and one which has been pretreated with a silane.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 26, 2008
Date of Patent:
May 17, 2011
Assignee:
Innovative Surface Technology, Inc.
Inventors:
Laurie R. Lawin, Patrick Guire, Jie Wen, Kristin Taton