Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240318028). ANTI-FROST HYDROGEL COATING COMPOSITION, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HYDROGEL COATING FILM USING THE SAME, AND HEAT EXCHANGER INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract

ANTI-FROST HYDROGEL COATING COMPOSITION, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HYDROGEL COATING FILM USING THE SAME, AND HEAT EXCHANGER INCLUDING THE SAME

Organization Name

samsung electronics co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Kihun Jeong of Suwon-si (KR)

Youngdeog Koh of Suwon-si (KR)

Yongchan Kim of Seoul (KR)

Kookjeong Seo of Suwon-si (KR)

Jihun Seo of Seoul (KR)

Jungsoo Lim of Suwon-si (KR)

Changho Han of Pyeongtaek-si (KR)

Daewon Kim of Seoul (KR)

Jeongwoo Roh of Seoul (KR)

Eunji Lee of Seoul (KR)

Joonbum Lee of Seoul (KR)

ANTI-FROST HYDROGEL COATING COMPOSITION, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HYDROGEL COATING FILM USING THE SAME, AND HEAT EXCHANGER INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240318028 titled 'ANTI-FROST HYDROGEL COATING COMPOSITION, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HYDROGEL COATING FILM USING THE SAME, AND HEAT EXCHANGER INCLUDING THE SAME

The abstract describes an anti-frost hydrogel coating composition that can be used to form a coating film on a substrate, such as a heat exchanger. The composition includes an ionic monomer, a crosslinker with acrylic groups, a polymerization initiator, and a solvent. The ionic monomer can be a zwitterionic, cationic, or anionic monomer.

• The anti-frost hydrogel coating composition includes an ionic monomer, a crosslinker with acrylic groups, a polymerization initiator, and a solvent.
• The ionic monomer can be a zwitterionic, cationic, or anionic monomer.
• The composition can be used to form an anti-frost hydrogel coating film on a substrate, such as a heat exchanger.

Potential Applications: - Heat exchangers - Anti-frost coatings for various surfaces - Anti-icing applications

Problems Solved: - Frost and ice buildup on surfaces - Improving heat transfer efficiency - Preventing damage from freezing conditions

Benefits: - Increased efficiency of heat exchangers - Reduced maintenance costs - Extended lifespan of coated surfaces

Commercial Applications: - HVAC systems - Refrigeration units - Automotive industry for defrosting applications

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the composition prevent frost and ice buildup on surfaces? 2. What are the long-term effects of the anti-frost hydrogel coating on different substrates?

Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing studies on the durability and effectiveness of the anti-frost hydrogel coating in various environmental conditions.

Original Abstract Submitted

disclosed are an anti-frost hydrogel coating composition including an ionic monomer, a method of forming an anti-frost hydrogel coating film on a substrate, and a heat exchanger including the anti-frost hydrogel coating film, the anti-frost hydrogel coating composition can include: an ionic monomer; a crosslinker including two or more acrylic groups; a polymerization initiator; and a solvent, and the ionic monomer can include at least one ionic monomer from among a zwitterionic monomer, a cationic monomer, and an anionic monomer.