Variably porous structures

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2011-01-18

2011-01-18

Lee, Kyung (Department: 2833)

Electrical resistors

Resistance value responsive to a condition

Current and/or voltage

C204S483000, C428S304400

Reexamination Certificate

active

07872563

ABSTRACT:
A method of making a monolithic porous structure, comprises electrodepositing a material on a template; removing the template from the material to form a monolithic porous structure comprising the material; and electropolishing the monolithic porous structure.

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