Abstract: A composition is provided having cylindrically shaped metal or metal-coated particles and a polymer latex dispersion. A coating is provided having cylindrically shaped metal or metal-coated particles and a polymer matrix formed from a latex dispersion. The particles form a continuous, conductive network. A method of electromagnetic shielding is provided having the steps of providing the above composition, applying the composition to a surface, and drying the applied composition.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 4, 2004
Date of Patent:
March 2, 2010
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
Inventors:
Ronald R. Price, Paul E. Schoen, Joel M. Schnur, Anne W. Kusterbeck