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Tailoring of pores in aerogels using 3D printed structures

US11596916B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2016
Grant dateMar 7, 2023
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B32/05
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In one embodiment, a method includes acquiring a three-dimensional printed template created using an additive manufacturing technique, infilling the template with an aerogel precursor solution, allowing formation of a sol-gel, and converting the sol-gel to an aerogel. In another embodiment, a product includes an aerogel having inner channels corresponding to outer walls of a three-dimensional printed template around which the aerogel was formed.

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