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Self-assembly assisted additive manufacturing of thermosets

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OSTI ID:1859962

The present invention relates to formulations including a self-assembly monomer. In particular embodiments, the self-assembly monomer provides a thermoset having beneficial viscoelastic properties for printing methodologies. Methods of making and using such formulations are also provided.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
NA0003525
Assignee:
National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC (Albuquerque, NM)
Patent Number(s):
11149108
Application Number:
16/453,431
OSTI ID:
1859962
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 06/26/2019
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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