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Hydrophobic aerogel materials

US9868843B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 2015
Grant dateJan 16, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K2003/2262
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Further provided is a method of improving the hydrophobicity, the liquid water uptake, the heat of combustion, or the onset of thermal decomposition temperature of an aerogel composition.

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