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Fire retardant materials and methods

US8728359B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2013
Grant dateMay 20, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 16, 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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