Fire retardant materials and methods
US8608990B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/10
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Fire retardant materials are provided that contain carbon nanotubes and particles capable of endothermically reacting when exposed to elevated temperatures. The carbon nanotubes may be a buckypaper. Methods also are provided for making a fire retardant material and for improving the fire retardation capabilities of a material.
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