Abstract: This disclosure includes aerogel articles made from aerogel particles and methods for making the same. Some methods include disposing a composition into a mold, the composition having aerogel particles, each including a polymeric matrix defining pores of the aerogel particle, and a plasticizing solvent and/or an adhesive, and forming the aerogel article at least by applying pressure to the composition disposed within the mold.

Abstract: This disclosure includes high-temperature, thermally-insulative laminates, Some laminates have a front surface, a back surface, one or more heat-dispersing layers, each comprising at least 90% by weight of: a metal having a melting point of at least 1,300° C. and a thermal conductivity of at least 15 W/Km; or graphite, and one or more heat-insulating layers coupled to the heat-dispersing layer(s), the heat-insulating layer(s) each including a layer of polymeric aerogel, wherein at least a majority of the front surface is defined by one of the heat-dispersing layer(s).

Abstract: An air-permeable filter material that includes a polymeric aerogel having a polymeric matrix comprising an open-cell structure is disclosed. The air-permeable filter material can be included in a mask, which can be configured to be placed over a user's mouth and/or nose. The mask can include at least one layer of the air-permeable filter material and is positioned such that inhaled and/or exhaled air of the user passes through the filter material.

Abstract: A laminate comprises one or more electrically-conductive layers and one or more electrically-insulative layers coupled to the electrically-conductive layer(s). Each of the electrically-conductive layer(s) can comprise at least 90% by weight of copper. Each of the electrically-insulative layer(s) can comprise a layer of polymeric aerogel. For at least one of opposing front and back surfaces of the laminate, at least a portion of the surface is defined by one of the electrically-conductive layer(s).

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polyphosphonates, copoly(phosphonate ester)s, copoly(phosphonate carbonate)s, and their respective oligomers, as flame retardant additives for polyester fibers to impart fire resistance while maintaining or improving processing characteristics for melt spinning fibers.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to oligomeric phosphonates and polyphosphonates that have non-reactive end groups, methods for making such oligomeric phosphonates and polyphosphonates, and compositions containing such oligomeric phosphonates and polyphosphonates. The oligomeric phosphonates and polyphosphonates of such embodiments may be incorporated into engineering polymeric into which they are mixed to make polymer compositions having good flame retardancy and mechanical properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin composition containing phosphonate and polyphenylene oxide (PPO) oligomers/polymers useful for coating prepregs used to make copper clad laminates used in printed circuit boards. The compositions contain crosslinking agents used to ensure a dense crosslink network as demonstrated by high glass transition temperatures (Tg's).

Abstract: Epoxy resin compositions that include oligomeric phosphonates, carbodiimides, carbodiimides and phenolic antioxidants or phosphite antioxidants, oligomeric phosphonates and carbodiimides, or oligomeric phosphonates, carbodiimides, and phenolic antioxidants or phosphite antioxidants and exhibit improved glass transition temperature, improved heat resistance, and improved flame retardancy are described herein.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to oligomeric phosphonates and polyphosphonates that have non-reactive end groups, methods for making such oligomeric phosphonates and polyphosphonates, and compositions containing such oligomeric phosphonates and polyphosphonates. The oligomeric phosphonates and polyphosphonates of such embodiments may be incorporated into engineering polymeric into which they are mixed to make polymer compositions having good flame retardancy and mechanical properties.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to compositions comprising nitrogen containing SMA oligomers or polymers in combination with the phosphonate oligomers or polymers. These compositions may be combined with other polymer resins to produce polymer compositions having good electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties combined with flame retardancy.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of amino terminated phosphonamides and their oligomers, as flame retardant additives for a variety of polymers to impart flame retardancy while maintaining or improving processing characteristics and other important properties.

Abstract: Predominately amino terminated phosphonamide oligomers and their use as flame retardant additives in polyamides and copolyamides without detracting from melt processability are described herein. Other important properties such as strength, modulus, dyeing and thermal stability are maintained.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of amino terminated phosphonamides and their oligomers, as flame retardant additives for a variety of polymers to impart flame retardancy while maintaining or improving processing characteristics and other important properties.

Abstract: Polyester co-polyphosphonates including of phosphonates covalently incorporated with polyesters and methods for making such polyester co-polyphosphonates are described herein. The polyester co-phosphonates and compositions prepared from these compounds exhibit an excellent combination of processing characteristics, mechanical and fire resistant properties.

Abstract: Methods for curing unsaturated polyesters or vinyl esters in compositions that include oligomeric phosphonates, and combinations thereof and compositions and cured polymers made by these methods are described herein.

Abstract: Polyester co-polyphosphonates including of phosphonates covalently incorporated with polyesters and methods for making such polyester co-polyphosphonates are described herein. The polyester co-phosphonates and compositions prepared from these compounds exhibit an excellent combination of processing characteristics, mechanical and fire resistant properties.

Abstract: Methods for curing unsaturated polyesters or vinyl esters in compositions that include oligomeric phosphates, oligomeric phosphonates, and combinations thereof and compositions and cured polymers made by these methods are described herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polyphosphonates, copoly(phosphonate ester)s, copoly(phosphonate carbonate)s, and their respective oligomers, as flame retardant additives for polyester fibers to impart fire resistance while maintaining or improving processing characteristics for melt spinning fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polyphosphonates, copoly(phosphonate ester)s, copoly(phosphonate carbonate)s, and their respective oligomers, as flame retardant additives for polyester fibers to impart fire resistance while maintaining or improving processing characteristics for melt spinning fibers.

Abstract: Predominately amino terminated phosphonamide oligomers and their use as flame retardant additives in polyamides and copolyamides without detracting from melt processability are described herein. Other important properties such as strength, modulus, dyeing and thermal stability are maintained.