FUNCTIONAL SOFT MATERIALS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF

Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000

United States of America

APP PUB NO 20240402023A1
SERIAL NO

18601260

Stats

ATTORNEY / AGENT: (SPONSORED)

Importance

Loading Importance Indicators... loading....

Abstract

See full text

Disclosed are functional materials for use in additive manufacturing (AM). The functional material can comprise an elastomeric composition (e.g., a silicone composite) for use in, for example, direct ink writing. The elastomeric composition can include and elastomeric resin, and a magnetic nanorod filler dispersed within the elastomeric resin. Nanorod characteristics (e.g., length, diameter, aspect ratio) can be selected to create 3D-printed constructs with desired mechanical properties along different axes. Furthermore, since nickel nanorods are ferromagnetic, the spatial distribution and orientation of nanorods within the continuous phase can be controlled with an external magnetic field. This level of control over the nanostructure of the material system offers another degree of freedom in the design of functional parts and components with anisotropic properties. Magnetic fields can be used to remotely sense compression of the constructs, or alternatively, control the stiffness of these.

Loading the Abstract Image... loading....

First Claim

See full text

Family

Loading Family data... loading....

Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddress
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS245 STRONG HALL 1450 JAYHAWK BOULEVARD LAWRENCE KS 66045

International Classification(s)

Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
BERKLAND, Cory Wildwood, US 81 781
SALASH, Jean Overland Park, US 3 0
WHITLOW, Jonathan Hutchinson, US 6 19

Cited Art Landscape

Load Citation

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cite Landscape

Load Citation