Methods and systems for producing carbon aerogel
AssigneeEast China University of Science and Technology
InventorsChongjun Zhao, Jianbo Dong, Youfu Huang, Jingwei Ma, Xiuzhen Qian
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Abstract
Methods described herein generally relate to producing carbon aerogel. The method may include providing a carbon-containing polymeric material, and contacting the carbon-containing polymeric material with light, heat or both to produce the carbon aerogel. Systems and kits for producing carbon aerogel are also disclosed.
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A method of producing carbon aerogel, the method comprising:
- providing a carbon-containing polymeric material;
- exposing the carbon-containing polymeric material to at least one of light or heat selected to produce a carbon aerogel powder;
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- collecting the produced carbon aerogel powder.
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A method of producing carbon aerogel, the method comprising:
- providing a carbon-containing polymeric material including at least one of epoxy resin, phenolic resin, urea resin, camphor, castor oil, turpentine, polypropylene, or polystyrene;
- exposing the carbon-containing polymeric material to at least one of light or heat selected to produce the carbon aerogel;
- and
- collecting the produced carbon aerogel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.