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Aesthetically Enhanced Silica Aerogel Via Incorporation of Laser Etching and Dyes

Aesthetically Enhanced Silica Aerogel Via Incorporation of Laser Etching and Dyes

DOI:
10.3791/61986-v

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08:21 min

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March 12, 2021

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1Department of Mechanical Engineering,Union College, 2Department of Chemistry,Union College

Chapters

  • 00:05Introduction
  • 00:37Aerogel Monolith Fabrication and Laser Engraver Print File Preparation
  • 02:45Etching Procedure
  • 04:50Cutting Procedure
  • 06:36Results: Representative Silica Aerogel Laser Etching and Dyeing
  • 07:41Conclusion

Summary

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This protocol describes a method for etching text, patterns, and images onto the surface of silica aerogel monoliths in native and dyed form and assembling the aerogels into mosaic designs.

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Keywords: Laser EtchingDyed AerogelAerogel Monolith FabricationMold PreparationHigh Vacuum GreaseEtching Pattern FileLaser EngraverAesthetically Enhanced Silica Aerogel

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