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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 23, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 02, 2007
David A. Schiraldi, Shaker Heights, OH (US);
Matthew D. Gawyrla, Port Matilda, PA (US);
Suneel A. Bandi, Lakewood, OH (US);
David A. Schiraldi, Shaker Heights, OH (US);
Matthew D. Gawyrla, Port Matilda, PA (US);
Suneel A. Bandi, Lakewood, OH (US);
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (US);
Abstract
Clay aerogel polymer composites, formed from various types of clay and (co)polymers, which are relatively low density materials having myriad applications. Numerous methods for preparing the clay aerogel polymer composites are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the clay aerogel polymer composites are formed using a freeze-drying process. Structures and compositions including the clay aerogel polymer composites are also described. In a preferred embodiment, the clay aerogel polymer composites are derived from a clay, polymer and binder component that provides the composite with increased toughness and durability. Ceramic structures derived from the composites are also described.