Geopolymeric particles, fibers, shaped articles and methods of manufacture
US8574358B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P40/10
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Shaped geopolymeric particles, fibers, and articles incorporating at least one geopolymer are provided; the geopolymeric particles, fibers, and articles having a structure that is solid, foamed, hollow or with one or more voids. Geopolymers are formed by alkali activation of an aluminosilicate and/or aluminophosphate material. The end-products are shaped as spheres, flakes, fibers, aggregates thereof or articles. Such products are formed at low temperatures; wherein forming includes processing using techniques such as spray drying, melt spinning, or blowing. The shaped geopolymeric particles and fibers have high chemical durability, high mechanical strength, application-targeted flowability and packing properties, and are specially suited for incorporating into composite materials, articles, and for use in cementitious, polymeric, paint, printing, adhesion and coating applications. Shaped geopolymeric particles, fibers and articles having voids, hollow or foam-like structures are formed by adding one or more blowing agents.
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