Aspen Aerogels has filed a patent for a fiber-reinforced aerogel material that can be used as insulation in thermal battery applications. The material is highly durable, flexible, and has superior thermal performance compared to current insulation materials. The patent also includes a method for improving thermal battery performance by incorporating the reinforced aerogel material and a casting method for producing thin fiber-reinforced aerogel materials. The claim specifies a reinforced aerogel composition with a thickness of 0.75 mm to 2 mm and a thickness variation of less than 15%. GlobalData’s report on Aspen Aerogels gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Reinforced aerogel material for thermal battery insulation
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230170556A1) describes a reinforced aerogel composition that offers improved thermal conductivity and flexibility. The composition consists of an aerogel framework and a reinforcement material, with a thickness ranging from 0.75 mm to 2 mm and a thickness variation of less than 15%.
The reinforcement material can include an open-cell foam reinforcement material and a fiber reinforcement material. The fiber reinforcement material can be made of glass-based fibers, silica-based fibers, or ceramic fibers. The composition can also include a silica-based framework or an organic aerogel.
The patent claims that the reinforced aerogel composition has a thermal conductivity of 25 mW/mK or less, with a specific range of 12 mW/mK to 20 mW/mK. This low thermal conductivity makes it suitable for applications where insulation is required, such as in batteries.
The composition is also flexible, making it suitable for use as a flexible aerogel blanket composition. It has a density ranging from 0.60 g/cc to 0.30 g/cc and a resilience of 50% to 95%. These properties make it versatile and adaptable for various applications.
The patent also claims that incorporating the reinforced aerogel composition into a battery can improve its performance. This suggests that the composition may have potential applications in the field of battery technology, where thermal management and insulation are crucial for optimal performance.
Overall, the patented reinforced aerogel composition offers improved thermal conductivity, flexibility, and insulation properties. Its potential applications include battery technology, where it can enhance performance. The composition's specific characteristics, such as thickness, thickness variation, and thermal conductivity range, make it a promising material for various industries.
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