Xerox Corporation (20240247092). SPHERICAL PARTICLES COMPRISING CARBON NANOMATERIAL-GRAFT-POLYMER AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USES THEREOF simplified abstract
SPHERICAL PARTICLES COMPRISING CARBON NANOMATERIAL-GRAFT-POLYMER AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USES THEREOF
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Inventor(s)
Valerie M. Farrugia of Oakville (CA)
Shivanthi Easwari Sriskandha of Mississauga (CA)
SPHERICAL PARTICLES COMPRISING CARBON NANOMATERIAL-GRAFT-POLYMER AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USES THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240247092 titled 'SPHERICAL PARTICLES COMPRISING CARBON NANOMATERIAL-GRAFT-POLYMER AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USES THEREOF
The patent application describes highly spherical particles made of a thermoplastic polymer grafted to a carbon nanomaterial, with an aerated density ranging from about 0.5 g/cm³ to 0.8 g/cm³. These particles, known as CNM-g-polymer, can be used in various applications, including selective laser sintering additive manufacturing methods.
- These particles are highly spherical in shape.
- They are composed of a thermoplastic polymer grafted to a carbon nanomaterial.
- The aerated density of the particles ranges from about 0.5 g/cm³ to 0.8 g/cm³.
- The particles are suitable for use in selective laser sintering additive manufacturing methods.
Potential Applications: - Selective laser sintering additive manufacturing - 3D printing - Composite materials
Problems Solved: - Improved material properties - Enhanced manufacturing processes - Increased efficiency in additive manufacturing
Benefits: - Enhanced material strength - Improved printing accuracy - Increased production efficiency
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative CNM-g-polymer Particles for Advanced Additive Manufacturing" This technology can be utilized in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and electronics for the production of high-performance components with complex geometries.
Questions about CNM-g-polymer Particles: 1. How do CNM-g-polymer particles compare to traditional additive manufacturing materials?
- CNM-g-polymer particles offer improved material properties and enhanced manufacturing processes compared to traditional materials.
2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using CNM-g-polymer particles in additive manufacturing?
- The use of CNM-g-polymer particles can lead to increased production efficiency and cost savings in additive manufacturing processes.
Original Abstract Submitted
highly spherical particles may comprise a thermoplastic polymer grafted to a carbon nanomaterial (cnm-g-polymer), wherein the particles have an aerated density of about 0.5 g/cm(preferably about 0.55 g/cm) to about 0.8 g/cm. said cnm-g-polymer particles may be useful in a variety of applications including selective laser sintering additive manufacturing methods.
