Compression molding of aerogel microspheres
US5731360A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08J2327/08
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An aerogel composite material produced by compression molding of aerogel microspheres (powders) mixed together with a small percentage of polymer binder to form monolithic shapes in a cost-effective manner. The aerogel composites are formed by mixing aerogel microspheres with a polymer binder, placing the mixture in a mold and heating under pressure, which results in a composite with a density of 50-800 kg/m.sup.3 (0.05-0.80 g/cc). The thermal conductivity of the thus formed aerogel composite is below that of air, but higher than the thermal conductivity of monolithic aerogels. The resulting aerogel composites are attractive for applications such as thermal insulation since fabrication thereof does not require large and expensive processing equipment. In addition to thermal insulation, the aerogel composites may be utilized for filtration, ICF target, double layer capacitors, and capacitive deionization.
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