Aerogel compositions with enhanced performance
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 enhancing their smoke suppression, combustion reduction properties. It is additionally useful to provide aerogel based composites compatible with environments conducive to combustion. Such aerogel materials and methods of manufacturing the same are described.
Claims37
A flexible aerogel blanket comprising an aerogel material, the aerogel material comprising smoke suppressing filler and hydrophobic materials covalently attached to a surface of the aerogel material, wherein the smoke suppressing filler is embedded within the aerogel matrix.
A flexible aerogel blanket comprising an aerogel material, the aerogel material comprising smoke suppressing filler and hydrophobic materials covalently attached to a surface of the aerogel material, wherein the smoke suppressing filler is embedded within the aerogel matrix;
- the aerogel material also comprising a flexible, fibrous structure.
A method of preparing an aerogel material with reduced smoke emission comprising the steps of:
- (a) forming a gel from a mixture comprising gel precursors and smoke suppressing fillers;
- and (b) drying the gel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.