అవలోకనం
Ceramic foams are three-dimensional frame work with high porosity forming a tortuous system of interconnected cells and channels. Ceramic foams because of their inherent reticulated structure widely used as molten metal filters, catalyst supports, flame arrestors etc. Ceramic reticulated open cell foams are commonly processed by a polymer sponge processing.
Key Features
- Engineered pore densities, formulations, dimensions and shapes
- Flexibility in process to achieve desired thermo- mechanical properties
- Low pressure drop in combination with tortuous path
- Light weight ceramics
Potential Applications
- Substrates for solar thermal applications
- Bio-medical scaffolds
- Catalyst substrates for pollution control
- Hot gas and molten metal filters
స్థితి
- Polymeric sponge processing is established for various ceramic formulations
- Capability to develop the process based on the application
Intellectual Property Development Index (IPDI)
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వివరణ
Basic concepts and understanding of underlying scientific principles
Shortlisting possible applications
Research to prove technical feasibility for targeted application
Coupon level testing in simulated conditions
Check repeatability/consistency
Prototype testing in real-life conditions
Check repeatability/consistency
Reassessing feasibility (IP, competition technology, commercial)
Initiate technology transfer
Support in stabilizing production
స్థితి
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
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| వివరణ | Basic concepts and understanding of underlying scientific principles | Shortlisting possible applications | Research to prove technical feasibility for targeted application | Coupon level testing in simulated conditions | Check repeatability/consistency | Prototype testing in real-life conditions | Check repeatability/consistency | Reassessing feasibility (IP, competition technology, commercial) | Initiate technology transfer | Support in stabilizing production |
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Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
| TRL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
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| వివరణ | Basic Principles | Concept Formulation | Proof of Concept | Lab Validation | Relevant Environment | Prototype Demo | Operational Demo | System Qualified | Proven / Market Ready |
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- Quasi-static compression behavior of nickel oxide, nickel oxide: zirconia, nickel:zirconia and nickel foams, Ceramics International, 42 (2016) 10572–10578
- Development of Cordierite based Reticulated Foams with Improved Mechanical Properties for Porous Burner Applications, Transactions of Indian Ceramic Society (In press)