System and method for 3D printing of aerogels
US9278465B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C64/112
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of forming an aerogel. The method may involve providing a graphene oxide powder and mixing the graphene oxide powder with a solution to form an ink. A 3D printing technique may be used to write the ink into a catalytic solution that is contained in a fluid containment member to form a wet part. The wet part may then be cured in a sealed container for a predetermined period of time at a predetermined temperature. The cured wet part may then be dried to form a finished aerogel part.
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