Abstract: The present invention provides several methods and materials for use in building construction that may require air and water barrier, and water vapor permeability along with thermal or acoustic insulation. Several embodiments provide materials for a variety of building construction needs that can help build next generation green buildings.

Abstract: The present invention provides several methods and materials for use in building construction that may require air and water barrier, and water vapor permeability along with thermal or acoustic insulation. Several embodiments provide materials for a variety of building construction needs that can help build next generation green buildings.

Abstract: Aerogel-based thermal management systems and methods for vehicles incorporate aerogel materials to provide insulation and heat shielding. Various components of a vehicle must be protected from high temperatures, and conventional insulation undesirably adds weight and mass to the vehicle. Aerogel materials can be used for heat insulation and heat shielding while consuming minimal space and weight in the vehicle. The aerogel materials can be provided in monolithic or fiber-reinforced composite form, and can be enclosed in an encapsulating material such as a polymer, elastomer, or metal. The aerogel material is then attached on or near an automobile component.

Abstract: The present invention provides several methods and materials for use in building construction that may require air and water barrier, and water vapor permeability along with thermal or acoustic insulation. Several embodiments provide materials for a variety of building construction needs that can help build next generation green buildings.

Abstract: Many types of aerogel materials may be coated with polyorganosiloxane based coating compositions. Several such compositions, coating methods and additional ingredients are described. Such coatings add strength and increase the ability to use such aerogel materials in rugged environments. Various compositions include polyorganosiloxane components, crosslinkers, catalysts, optional fillers and other compounds.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention describe an insulated electronic device comprising a heat generating component at least partially covered with at least one layer of a fiber reinforced aerogel composite. Furthermore, methods for insulating electronic devices such as, but not limited to, various fuel cells are described.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for and compositions of anticancer medicaments. These compositions are comprised of nanoparticles or microparticles produced by antisolvent technology. The particles can be used to treat cancerous tissues in humans or animals.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for producing polymorphs of a desired substance providing a plurality of enclosed spaces. The temperature and pressure of the enclosed spaces can be controlled. Various crystal identification means can be used to identify the polymorphic form of the solidified substance.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a process for preparing a pharmaceutical formulation containing two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients comprising: (a) contacting two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients with a supercritical fluid to form a supercritical fluid solution; and (b) separating the active ingredients from the supercritical solution to yield a powder precipitate. Preferably, the pharmaceutical formulation prepared according to the invention contains a combination of two anti-infective agents or two anticancer agents. The invention is further directed to a process for preparing a pharmaceutical formulation containing two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients comprising: (a) combining two or more active ingredients with a cosolvent to form a solution; (b) contacting the solution with a supercritical fluid; and (c) recovering the precipitate in a powder form.

Abstract: Present invention provides a method and device for the formation of fine particles of a desired substance and for the immediate subsequent administration to an external environment like human or animal tissues. It also provides ways to control the output and solvent, antisolvent concentrations in the particles.

Abstract: Present invention provides method and apparatus to produce fine particles of a desired substance utilizing antisolvent precipitation technique. It further provides ways to manipulate the solvent and antisolvent to obtain fine particles of desired characteristics.