Fabrication of composite materials involving pre-heating steps and related systems, articles, and methods
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for fabricating composite materials often result in high void content due to residual voids and void precursors, leading to structural defects and reduced mechanical integrity.
A method involving pre-heating substrates and porous networks to remove voids and void precursors, followed by embedding the porous network in the substrates under controlled pressure conditions, thereby reducing void formation and enhancing structural uniformity and integrity.
The method results in composite articles with significantly reduced void content and improved mechanical robustness, achieved under milder and less expensive conditions compared to traditional autoclave curing.
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