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公开(公告)号:US12077639B2
公开(公告)日:2024-09-03
申请号:US17546761
申请日:2021-12-09
Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
Inventor: Nicholas Leventis , Roxana Trifu , Redouane Begag , George L. Gould , Nicholas A. Zafiropoulos , Harris R. Miller
CPC classification number: C08J3/075 , C01B32/05 , C08J2379/08
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods of forming polyamic acid and polyimide gels in water. The resulting polyamic acid and polyimide gels may be converted to aerogels, which may further be converted to carbon aerogels. Such carbon aerogels have the same physical properties as carbon aerogels prepared from polyimide aerogels obtained according to conventional methods, i.e., organic solvent-based. The disclosed methods are advantageous in reducing or avoiding costs associated with use and disposal of potentially toxic solvents and byproducts. Gel materials prepared according to the disclosed methods are suitable for use in environments involving electrochemical reactions, for example as an electrode material within a lithium-ion battery.
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公开(公告)号:US20240274795A1
公开(公告)日:2024-08-15
申请号:US18625474
申请日:2024-04-03
Applicant: Aspen Aerogels,Inc.
Inventor: Wei Xie , Zhifei Li , Roxana Trifu , Harris Miller
CPC classification number: H01M4/364 , C09C1/28 , C09C3/12 , H01M4/386 , H01M4/587 , C01P2002/82 , C01P2004/03 , C01P2004/62 , C01P2004/64 , C01P2006/40 , H01M2004/023
Abstract: Silicon nanoparticles and methods for preparation of silicon nanoparticles are provided. Embodiments include a method for grinding silicon. Methods include providing silicon material, providing a grinding liquid including a polar solvent, and grinding the silicon material in the presence of the grinding liquid to yield silicon nanoparticles. Grinding the silicon in the presence of the grinding liquid can chemically functionalize the silicon material as the nanoparticles are formed to provide stable chemically functionalized nanoparticles.
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公开(公告)号:US20240254301A1
公开(公告)日:2024-08-01
申请号:US18435183
申请日:2024-02-07
Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
Inventor: Redouane Begag , Roxana Trifu , Nicholas A. Zafiropoulos , Harris R. Miller , George L. Gould , Nicholas Leventis
IPC: C08J9/28 , C08G73/10 , C08J9/36 , C08K5/09 , C08K5/3432
CPC classification number: C08J9/286 , C08G73/1007 , C08G73/1067 , C08G73/1085 , C08J9/36 , C08K5/09 , C08K5/3432 , C08J2201/0422 , C08J2201/0482 , C08J2205/026 , C08J2205/042 , C08J2205/044 , C08J2379/08
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods of forming polyimide gels. The methods generally include forming a polyamic acid and dehydrating the polyamic acid with a dehydrating agent in the presence of water. The resulting polyimide gels may be converted to polyimide or carbon xerogels or aerogels. The methods are advantageous in providing rapid or even instantaneous gelation, which may be particularly useful in formation of beads comprising the polyimide gels. Polyimide or carbon gel materials prepared according to the disclosed method are suitable for use in environments containing electrochemical reactions, for example as an electrode material within a lithium-ion battery.
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公开(公告)号:US20240213593A1
公开(公告)日:2024-06-27
申请号:US18528371
申请日:2023-12-04
Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
Inventor: Owen Evans , Nicholas Zafiropoulos , Shannon White , Wenting Dong , Wendell Rhine
IPC: H01M50/138 , B01J13/00 , H01M6/36 , H01M6/50 , H01M50/116 , H01M50/117 , H01M50/121 , H01M50/122 , H01M50/124 , H01M50/131 , H01M50/133
CPC classification number: H01M50/138 , B01J13/0091 , H01M6/36 , H01M6/5072 , H01M50/116 , H01M50/117 , H01M50/121 , H01M50/122 , H01M50/124 , H01M50/131 , H01M50/133
Abstract: The present invention provides a fiber-reinforced aerogel material which can be used as insulation. The fiber-reinforced aerogel material is highly durable, flexible, and has a thermal performance that exceeds the insulation materials currently used. The fiber-reinforced aerogel insulation material can be as thin as 1 mm or less, and can have a thickness variation as low as 2% or less. Also provided is a method for improving the performance of a battery by incorporating a reinforced aerogel material into the battery. Further provided is a casting method for producing thin fiber-reinforced aerogel materials.
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公开(公告)号:US11932745B2
公开(公告)日:2024-03-19
申请号:US17546529
申请日:2021-12-09
Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
Inventor: Redouane Begag , Roxana Trifu , Nicholas A. Zafiropoulos , Harris R. Miller , George L. Gould , Nicholas Leventis
IPC: C01B32/00 , C04B35/524 , C04B35/634 , C04B38/00 , C08G73/00 , C08G73/10 , C08J9/28 , C08J9/36 , C08K5/09 , C08K5/3432
CPC classification number: C08J9/286 , C08G73/1007 , C08G73/1067 , C08G73/1085 , C08J9/36 , C08K5/09 , C08K5/3432 , C08J2201/0422 , C08J2201/0482 , C08J2205/026 , C08J2205/042 , C08J2205/044 , C08J2379/08
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods of forming polyimide gels. The methods generally include forming a polyamic acid and dehydrating the polyamic acid with a dehydrating agent in the presence of water. The resulting polyimide gels may be converted to polyimide or carbon xerogels or aerogels. The methods are advantageous in providing rapid or even instantaneous gelation, which may be particularly useful in formation of beads comprising the polyimide gels. Polyimide or carbon gel materials prepared according to the disclosed method are suitable for use in environments containing electrochemical reactions, for example as an electrode material within a lithium-ion battery.
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公开(公告)号:US20240083757A1
公开(公告)日:2024-03-14
申请号:US18506320
申请日:2023-11-10
Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
Inventor: Owen Richard Evans , David J. Mihalcik , Kathryn Elizabeth Dekrafft , Wenting Dong
IPC: C01B33/158 , B01J13/00 , C01B33/141 , C01B33/159
CPC classification number: C01B33/1585 , B01J13/0091 , C01B33/1412 , C01B33/159 , C01P2006/37
Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is intrinsically hydrophobic without surface modification by a hydrophobizing agent, 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 intrinsically hydrophobic without surface modification by a hydrophobizing agent, is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties.
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公开(公告)号:US11648521B2
公开(公告)日:2023-05-16
申请号:US16803348
申请日:2020-02-27
Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
Inventor: Nicholas A. Zafiropoulos , Roxana Trifu , Redouane Begag , Wendell E. Rhine , George L. Gould , Alexei A. Erchak , Harris R. Miller , Nicholas Leventis
IPC: B01J13/00 , H01M4/38 , H01M10/0525 , H01M4/583 , H01M4/02
CPC classification number: B01J13/0091 , H01M4/386 , H01M4/583 , H01M10/0525 , H01M2004/021 , H01M2004/023
Abstract: Nanoporous carbon-based scaffolds or structures, and specifically carbon aerogels and their manufacture and use thereof are provided. Embodiments include a silicon-doped anode material for a lithium-ion battery, where the anode material includes beads of polyimide-derived carbon aerogel. The carbon aerogel includes silicon particles and accommodates expansion of the silicon particles during lithiation. The anode material provides optimal properties for use within the lithium-ion battery.
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公开(公告)号:US20230032529A1
公开(公告)日:2023-02-02
申请号:US17791519
申请日:2021-01-07
Applicant: ASPEN AEROGELS INC.
Inventor: Owen Evans , George Gould , Kathryn Dekrafft , David Mihalcik , David Baur
IPC: H01M10/658 , H01M10/625 , H01M50/249 , C04B38/00 , H01M50/204
Abstract: Battery thermal management materials, compositions and systems are provided. Exemplary embodiments include a battery thermal management member. The battery thermal management member can include a heat protection layer and a resilient layer. Also provided are methods of preparing or manufacturing such battery thermal management members. In certain embodiments, the heat protection layer can include mica, microporous silica, ceramic fiber, mineral wool, aerogel or combinations thereof.
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公开(公告)号:US20220259850A1
公开(公告)日:2022-08-18
申请号:US17735159
申请日:2022-05-03
Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
Inventor: Pierre-Antoine BONNARDEL , Sophie CHAUSSON , Emilie GERARDIN
Abstract: The invention relates to insulating composite materials comprising an inorganic aerogel and a melamine foam. The invention also relates to the product method of said materials, and to the use of same.
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公开(公告)号:US11413844B2
公开(公告)日:2022-08-16
申请号:US17320623
申请日:2021-05-14
Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
Inventor: Daniel E. Bullock , Aaron R. Tomich
IPC: B32B5/02 , B32B5/24 , B32B5/26 , D04H1/4374 , D04H1/498 , D04H1/46 , B29C65/56 , B29C65/74 , B29C65/00 , B29C70/00 , B32B37/00 , B32B5/06 , B32B5/10 , B32B5/32 , B32B38/00 , B32B38/08 , B32B37/24
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention describe secured fiber-reinforced aerogels and laminate structures formed therefrom. In one embodiment a laminate comprises at least one fiber-reinforced aerogel layer adjacent to at least one layer of fiber containing material wherein fibers from said at least one fiber-reinforced aerogel layer are interlaced with fibers of said at least one fiber-containing material. In another embodiment a laminate comprises at least two adjacent fiber-reinforced aerogel layers wherein fibers from at least one fiber-reinforced aerogel layer are interlaced with fibers of an adjacent fiber-reinforced aerogel layer.
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