Method for producing sphere-based crystals

Details Method for producing sphere-based crystals Method for producing sphere-based crystals

2006-04-11

2006-04-11

Vargot, Mathieu D. (Department: 1732)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Optical article shaping or treating

Nonresinous material only

C264S087000, C264S109000, C264S122000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07025909

ABSTRACT:
A moving bed filtration process for the production of sphere based crystals is disclosed. Sphere based crystals having an opal-like structure or an inverse opal-like structure can be produced in accordance with the invention.

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