US Patent Number
8197901
Publication Date
6-12-2012
Abstract
Methods and compositions for forming a transparent clear coat characterized by a desired property, such as a color effect, resistance to UV light-induced degradation and/or scratch resistance, on a substrate are detailed according to embodiments of the present invention. Particular compositions and methods for producing a transparent clear coat layer include nanoparticles formed in-situ during curing of a transparent clear coat. Curable clear coat compositions are described according to embodiments of the present invention which include one or more substantially dissolved nanoparticle precursors.
Assignees
University of Kentucky Research Foundation, Lexington, KY (US)
Application Number
11/778,324
Filing Date
07/16/2007
Recommended Citation
Graham, Uschi M.; Khatri, Rajesh; and Davis, Burt H., "In-Situ Nanoparticle Formation in Polymer Clearcoats" (2012). Center for Applied Energy Research Faculty Patents. 2.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/caer_patents/2
