Patent ID: 8443482
Filing Date: 2013-05-21
Classification: C08K

Abstract:
1. A method for forming a wiper blade, the method comprising: combining graphene filler and amine yielding a first mixture, the graphene filler including graphene platelets; combining the first mixture and a curing agent yielding a second mixture; combining the second mixture and a base resin yielding a third mixture; and curing the third mixture yielding a graphene-polymer composite in the form of a wiper blade; wherein combining the graphene filler and the amine includes combining the graphene filler in an amount with a weight fraction that is in the range of about 0.005 to less than 0.1 percent of the graphene-polymer composite of which the wiper blade is formed; and wherein combining the graphene filler and the amine comprises dispersing the graphene filler in the amine using ultrasonification.