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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 19, 2020
Filed:
Feb. 16, 2016
Applicant:
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB;
Inventors:
Lidija Siller, Whitley Bay Tyne and Wear, GB;
Xiao Han, Gateshead Tyne and Wear, GB;
Assignee:
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB;
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C01B 33/158 (2006.01); B01J 20/08 (2006.01); B01J 20/10 (2006.01); B01J 20/28 (2006.01); B01J 20/30 (2006.01); B01J 21/04 (2006.01); B01J 21/08 (2006.01); B01J 35/00 (2006.01); B01J 37/00 (2006.01); C01F 7/02 (2006.01); C09K 3/32 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
C01B 33/1585 (2013.01); B01J 20/08 (2013.01); B01J 20/103 (2013.01); B01J 20/28047 (2013.01); B01J 20/3064 (2013.01); B01J 21/04 (2013.01); B01J 21/08 (2013.01); B01J 35/0013 (2013.01); B01J 37/0018 (2013.01); C01F 7/02 (2013.01); C09K 3/32 (2013.01);
Abstract
This invention relates to methods of producing aerogels and composites thereof. In particular, the invention relates to methods of producing silica aerogels and composites thereof. The invention also relates to doped aerogels and doped silica aerogels. The method involves the use of alkaline solutions, and particularly aqueous alkaline solutions, during the aerogel drying process. The method is more energy efficient and cheaper than prior art methods.