Abstract: The present invention relates polysiloxane based aerogels obtained by reacting a functionalised poly(dimethylsiloxane) oligomer and an aliphatic or aromatic isocyanate compound in a presence of a catalyst and a solvent. A polysiloxane based aerogels according to the present invention provide high thermal insulation material, while good mechanical properties and performance is maintained.

Abstract: An aerogel according to the present invention is obtained by reacting silanol moieties on a surface of a clay; an isocyanate compound A; an isocyanate compound B; a cyclic ether compound; a solvent A; and a solvent B. Aerogels according to the present invention have good mechanical properties and good thermal insulation properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hybrid aerogel obtained by reacting an aromatic or aliphatic isocyanate compound and silanol moieties on a surface of a clay in a presence of a solvent. Hybrid aerogels according to the present invention provide high thermal insulation material, while good mechanical properties and performance is maintained.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a benzoxazine based copolymer aerogel obtained by reacting a benzoxazine monomer or oligomer and a comonomer selected from the group consisting of an isocyanate compound, a cyclic ether compound and an acid anhydride compound in a presence of a catalyst and a solvent, wherein said catalyst is an optional ingredient when said comonomer is an acid anhydride compound or an isocyanate compound. Benzoxazine based copolymer aerogel according to the present invention provides high thermal insulation material, while good mechanical properties and performance is maintained.

Abstract: A nanocrystal composite comprising a plurality of nanocrystals comprising a core comprising a metal or a semiconductive compound or a mixture thereof and at least one ligand, wherein said core is surrounded by at least one ligand, and a polythiourethane matrix, wherein said polythiourethane matrix is formed by thermal or UV induced nucleophilic addition of polyisocyanates having at least two isocyanate groups and polythiols having at least two thiol groups. Composite of the present invention provides improved thermal and photo thermal stability to the nanocrystals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an organic aerogel obtained by reacting an isocyanate compound having a functionality equal or greater than 2 and a cyclic ether compound having a functionality equal or greater than 2 in a presence of a solvent. An organic aerogel according to the present invention provides good thermal insulation and good mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an emissive film comprising a network of crosslinked nanocrystals, wherein said network of crosslinked nanocrystals is formed from reactive colloidal nanocrystals comprising a core comprising a semiconductive compound and at least one polythiol ligand, and wherein said core is surrounded by at least one polythiol ligand, and wherein each core surrounded by at least one polythiol ligand is crosslinked with at least one another polythiol ligand surrounding another core. The photoluminescent properties of the NCs are preserved once the film is formed. A light emitting device (LED) is fabricated using an emissive film as the emissive layer. The LED emits light when an electrical current flows through the device, which proves the electroluminescent properties of the NCs film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to reactive colloidal nanocrystal comprising a core comprising a metal or a semiconductive compound or a mixture thereof and at least one polythiol ligand, wherein said core is surrounded by at least one polythiol ligand. Reactive colloidal nanocrystals according to the present invention can be prepared with one pot synthesis and are ready to react directly with the polymer matrix and being crosslinked with the polymer matrix to form high quality and stable nanocrystal composites. Furthermore, the present invention relates to nanocrystal composite comprising nanocrystals according to the present invention and a polymer matrix.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clustered nanocrystal network comprising a core comprising a metal or a semiconductive compound or mixture thereof and at least one polythiol ligand, wherein said core is surrounded by at least one polythiol ligand, and wherein each core surrounded by at least one polythiol ligand is crosslinked with at least one another polythiol ligand stabilizing another core. Furthermore, the present invention relates to nanocrystal composites comprising clustered nanocrystal networks. Clustered nanocrystal networks according to the present invention can be prepared by one-pot synthesis and can be embedded into the polymer matrix to form high quality and stable nanocrystal composites.