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Degradable material for use in three dimensional printing and method for preparing the same

US9527247B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2013
Grant dateDec 27, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31728
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A liquid composition for producing a self-destructible temporary structure by additive manufacturing is provided. The liquid composition includes a biosynthetic copolymer as a degradable component and an enzyme as a disintegrating agent, the disintegrating agent is capable of disintegrating the degradable component, wherein after exposure to an external trigger, the disintegrating agent gradually degrades the degradable component.

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