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Aerogel particles and methods of making same

US8142843B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Cabot Corporation · US

Inventors

Ulrich Bauer · Gerlingen, DE
Michael S. Darsillo · Woodbury, US
Rex J. Field · Arcola, US
Joachim K. Floess · Urbana, US
Jens Frundt · Hessen, DE
Stephane F. Rouanet · Westford, US
Dhaval A. Doshi · Lexington, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 14, 2008
Grant date	Mar 27, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 16, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T428/2998
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Aerogel particles having a mean particle size less than 1 micron, products containing the same, processes of making the same, and uses thereof are described. A process of making the particle is also described wherein starting aerogel particles are homogenized or wet milled. The starting aerogel particles can be surface treated during the milling process to prevent agglomeration or aggregation. The aerogel particles can be used in a variety of products and applications.

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