Aerogel compositions with enhanced performance
OwnerOwen R. Evans, Wendell E. Rhine +2inventors
InventorsOwen R. Evans, Wendell E. Rhine, Jon F. Nebo, Jon C. Abeles, Jr.
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Abstract
Aerogel materials, aerogel composites, and the like may be improved by the addition of opacifiers to reduce the radiative component of heat transfer. Such aerogel materials, aerogel composites, and the like may also be treated to impart or improve hydrophobicity. Such aerogel materials and methods of manufacturing the same are described.
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An aerogel composition comprising an aerogel material, the aerogel material comprising (1) an opacifying compound, (2) a hydrated filler, and (3) hydrophobic materials covalently attached to a surface of the aerogel material, wherein the opacifying compound is embedded within the aerogel material.
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