Patents Assigned to U.S. Government, represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administrati
  • Highly Porous Ceramic Oxide Aerogels Having Improved Flexibility
    Publication number: 20100292428
    Abstract: Ceramic oxide aerogels having improved flexibility are disclosed. Preferred embodiments exhibit high modulus and other strength properties despite their improved flexibility. The gels may be polymer cross-linked via organic polymer chains to further improve strength properties, without substantially detracting from the improved flexibility. Methods of making such aerogels are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicants: OHIO AEROSPACE INSTITUTE, U.S. Government, represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administrati
    Inventors: Mary Ann B. Meador, Baochau N. Nguyen, Haiquan Guo