Enhanced powder flow and melt flow of polymers for additive manufacturing applications
US11186717B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08K5/5419
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided are thermoplastic-nanoparticle compositions that exhibit enhanced powder and melt flow. The disclosed compositions, comprising nanoparticles being silylated, have particular application in additive manufacturing processes, such as selective laser sintering and other processes.
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