Aerogel compositions for high temperature applications
AssigneeAspen Aerogels, Inc.
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.
Claims50
A method of insulating a surface comprising:
- providing a composition comprising an aerogel material, the composition being conformable to the surface, the aerogel material comprising an opacifying compound and hydrophobic materials, wherein the opacifying compound is embedded within the aerogel matrix;
- and
- applying the composition on the surface.
A method of insulating a surface:
- providing a composition comprising an aerogel material, the composition being conformable to the surface, the aerogel material comprising a smoke suppressing filler and hydrophobic materials, wherein the smoke suppressing filler is embedded within the aerogel matrix;
- and
- applying the conformable composition on the surface.
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An insulation composition comprising an aerogel material, the insulation composition being conformable to a surface, the aerogel material comprising an opacifying compound and hydrophobic materials, wherein the opacifying compound is embedded within the aerogel matrix.
An insulation composition comprising an aerogel material, the insulation composition being conformable to a surface, the aerogel material comprising a smoke suppressing filler and hydrophobic materials, wherein the smoke suppressing filler is embedded within the aerogel matrix.
71-92. (canceled)
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.