Category Archives: Ångstrom

Chemical Vapor Infiltration

So, though I’ve never used it, I’ve talked about CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) IRL often enough for most of my friends and family to have a simplified idea of the process. To perform CVD, one uses an evacuated vacuum chamber, … Continue reading

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I have been Busy

I *really^3* want to see what you creative types can make with an Aerogel infused 3D-printer filament. Continue reading

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Three methods.

The first creates hydrophilic silica Aerogel, and has worked several times. The second is an extension of the first, with an additional tool that introduces TMCS, thus (hopefully) creating hydrophobic silica Aerogel. The third is a completely different method, using … Continue reading

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Patience sucks

I made a mess. I cleaned up most of it. Now I gotta try a different approach. Which means new materials, and this associated delays. Waiting is not my strong point.

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Antici…

pation. Patience. My wife and a business partner are on their way to give a presentation for the Clean Tech semifinals in Portland. I am exceedingly excited, as I have seen most of the presentation, and My Lady knows how … Continue reading

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