ENOVATE3D (HANGZHOU) TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD. (20240375316). SINGLE-COMPONENT SILICA GEL MEDIUM SUITABLE FOR DIRECT INK WRITING 3D PRINTING, PREPARATION METHOD AND APPLICATION THEREOF simplified abstract

SINGLE-COMPONENT SILICA GEL MEDIUM SUITABLE FOR DIRECT INK WRITING 3D PRINTING, PREPARATION METHOD AND APPLICATION THEREOF

Organization Name

ENOVATE3D (HANGZHOU) TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Nanjia Zhou of Hangzhou (CN)

Shen Li of Hangzhou (CN)

Junqiu Yan of Hangzhou (CN)

Xiaoyan Zhu of Hangzhou (CN)

Xiaopeng Chen of Hangzhou (CN)

SINGLE-COMPONENT SILICA GEL MEDIUM SUITABLE FOR DIRECT INK WRITING 3D PRINTING, PREPARATION METHOD AND APPLICATION THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240375316 titled 'SINGLE-COMPONENT SILICA GEL MEDIUM SUITABLE FOR DIRECT INK WRITING 3D PRINTING, PREPARATION METHOD AND APPLICATION THEREOF

The present disclosure introduces a single-component silica gel medium designed for direct ink writing 3D printing, along with its preparation method and application. The viscosity of this silica gel medium ranges from 200 to 1000 Pa·s, with a viscosity change value of less than or equal to 10% after storage at room temperature for over 30 days.

• The single-component silica gel medium is ideal for high-precision printing of micron-sized lines in direct ink writing 3D printing.
• The preparation method involves mixing polysiloxane with carbon-carbon double bonds, a tackifier, and a platinum catalyst, among other steps, to create the silica gel medium.
• The addition of a polymerization inhibitor and hydrogen-containing polysiloxane contributes to the stability and quality of the medium.
• The inclusion of an inorganic nano-filler enhances the properties of the silica gel medium for 3D printing applications.
• Vacuum defoamation and filtration under pressure are crucial steps in the production process to ensure the quality of the final product.

Potential Applications: This technology can be used in various industries such as aerospace, medical, and electronics for creating intricate and precise 3D printed structures.

Problems Solved: This innovation addresses the need for a stable and high-quality silica gel medium for direct ink writing 3D printing, enabling the production of complex structures with micron-level precision.

Benefits: The single-component silica gel medium offers improved stability, viscosity control, and printing accuracy, making it a valuable tool for advanced 3D printing applications.

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Single-Component Silica Gel Medium for High-Precision 3D Printing This technology can be utilized by 3D printing companies, research institutions, and manufacturers looking to produce intricate and precise structures with high accuracy.

Questions about Single-Component Silica Gel Medium for Direct Ink Writing 3D Printing: 1. How does the viscosity of the silica gel medium impact the printing process? The viscosity of the silica gel medium affects the flow and deposition of the material, influencing the accuracy and resolution of the printed structures.

2. What are the key advantages of using a single-component silica gel medium for 3D printing? The single-component silica gel medium offers improved stability, viscosity control, and printing accuracy, making it a valuable tool for advanced 3D printing applications.

Original Abstract Submitted

the present disclosure provides a single-component silica gel medium suitable for direct ink writing 3d printing, a preparation method and application thereof. a viscosity of the single-component silica gel medium is 200 to 1000 pa�s, and a viscosity change value of the single-component silica gel medium is less than and equal to 10% after the single-component silica gel medium is stored at room temperature for more than 30 days. the preparation method of the single-component silica gel medium includes the following steps of mixing polysiloxane containing carbon-carbon double bonds, a tackifier, and a platinum catalyst to obtain a first mixture; heating the first mixture and holding for first time, and adding a polymerization inhibitor and holding for second time to obtain a second mixture; cooling the second mixture, and mixing the second mixture with hydrogen-containing polysiloxane to obtain a third mixture; mixing the third mixture with an inorganic nano-filler to obtain a fourth mixture; and performing vacuum defoamation and filtration under pressure on the fourth mixture sequentially. the single-component silica gel medium is particularly suitable for the high-precision printing of micron-sized lines in the field of direct ink writing 3d printing.