Methods of forming shaped articles from suspensions
AssigneesCommonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australian Food Industry Science Centre, The University of Melbourne, Albright & Wilson (Australia) Limited, Tridan Limited, The University of Newcastle
InventorsGeorge Vincent Franks, Stephen Bruce Johnson, David Edwin Dunstan
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Abstract
The invention relates to methods of forming shaped articles from suspensions which include ceramic or metallic powder, or from solutions or suspensions which include one or more pharmaceutical substances or other components. The method comprises the steps of: (a) combining solvent, polymer, cross-linking agent precursor and optional further components and placing into a mould of desired shape; (b) increasing temperature of mould contents to activate cross-linking agent; (c) allowing mould contents to solidify to sufficient extent to remove mould; (d) removing shaped article from the mould.
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A method of forming a shaped article comprising the steps of:
- (a) combining solvent, polymer, cross-linking agent precursor and optional further components and placing into a mould of desired shape;
- (b) increasing temperature of mould contents to activate cross-linking agent;
- (c) allowing mould contents to solidify to sufficient extent to remove mould;
- (d) removing shaped article from the mould.
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