Abstract: A flexible insulation material in the form of sheets or strips, based on a rubber mixture of high thermal stability and a method for insulation of components with the insulation material. An insulation material proposed for use at temperatures of more than 130° C., which can be applied in a simple manner to complex components to be insulated and retains its desired shape and position, is one in which the rubber mixture is at least partially uncrosslinked and is plastically deformable. In the method, the insulation material comprising the at least partially uncrosslinked and plastically deformable rubber mixture is applied to the component to be insulated and, after the application, crosslinked or crosslinked further by thermal and/or radiative action.

Abstract: A material for energy management and peak energy reduction in a building structure, comprises an insulative base material, a first phase change material, and a functional polymeric phase change material that dynamically absorbs and releases heat to adjust heat transfer. The functional polymeric phase change material has at least one phase change temperature in the range between ?10° C. and 100° C. and a phase change enthalpy of at least 5 Joules per gram, the functional polymeric phase change material including a plurality of polymer chains that include a backbone chain and a plurality of side chains, wherein a first portion of the plurality of polymer chains are crosslinked to each other, wherein a second portion of the plurality of polymer chains are crosslinked with the first phase change material and a third portion of the plurality of side chains are mechanically entangled with the inorganic insulative base material.

Abstract: A graphite-containing plate contains a solidified mixture of substantially evenly distributed graphite particles and plastic particles. In the method, graphite particles and plastics particles are mixed to form a mixture of substantially uniform distribution. The mixture is subsequently solidified.

Abstract: A bonding composition for insulation products based on mineral wool, notably of glass or of rock, includes at least one reducing saccharide, at least one hydrogenated saccharide, and at least one polyfunctional crosslinking agent.

Abstract: An insulation product comprising fibers consolidated with a binder is disclosed to which a non-aqueous moisturizer has been included. The binder is disposed upon the fibers and the non-aqueous moisturizer is in contact with fibers and/or binder. The insulation product may be an uncured fiber insulation product in which the binder is an uncured binder. The insulation product may be packaged in a suitable material. Accordingly, disclosed is a packaged uncured fiber insulation product.

Abstract: A sizing composition for insulating products based on mineral wool, in particular of rock or of glass, includes: a hydrogenated sugar or a mixture of hydrogenated sugars comprising at least 25% by weight of maltitol, calculated on the basis of the dry matter of hydrogenated sugar(s), and at least one polyfunctional crosslinking agent. Another subject matter of the present invention is the insulating products based on mineral fibers thus obtained.

Abstract: This invention relates to an lightweight, flexible, elastomeric, clear or opaque, optionally pigmented, pliable insulating material comprising an aerogel base material and a polymer material. The aerogel may be silica aerogel, a carbon aerogel, an alumina aerogel, a chalcogel, or an organic aerogel and may be crosslinked with polyurea or vanadium. In certain embodiments the aerogel is embedded within the silicone base polymer. In other embodiments the insulating material is composed of layers of aerogel impregnated polymer such that each layer comprises a different amount of aerogel, a different stiffness, a different thermal conduction behavior, or any other desirable parameter. Such layers can be assembled utilizing, for example, but without limitation, an onion layer approach. The layers of aerogel impregnated polymer may be color coded for identification of insulating properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyurethane foam insulation materials comprising cenospheres, a coal combustion waste by-product, a poly-isocyanate and petroleum and/or vegetable based polyols and/or post-industrial or post-consumer recycled polyester to produce polymeric foam insulation products useful in building materials and component products. The percentage of industrial waste product, recycled materials and sustainable vegetable based components used in the formulations support make this a “green” composition.

Abstract: A cellulose aerogel comprises a plurality of cellulose nanoparticles. The cellulose nanoparticles preferably comprise at least 50% or 80% cellulose nanocrystals by weight of cellulose nanoparticles, and the cellulose nanoparticle aerogel preferably has a density of from 0.001 to 0.2 g/cm3 or from 0.2 to 1.59 g/cm3 The cellulose nanoparticle aerogel typically has an average pore diameter of less than 100 nmm and the cellulose nanoparticles may comprise anionic and/or cationic surface groups.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a soundproofing material by finely crushing a discarded car seat, mixing the crushed car seat with polyester fiber, low-melting polyester fiber such as LM PET, polypropylene fiber and hemp, and carding the resulting mixture, and a soundproofing material composition prepared thereby. The disclosed method allows recycling of polyurethane foam of the discarded car seat into a soundproofing material composition having superior appearance quality and soundproofing performance. The disclosed method also prevents generation of excessive static electricity and allows preparation of a soundproofing material with smooth surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a urethane foam molded product that has high thermal conductivity with minimal change to its physical properties. A simple method for producing the same is also provided. The urethane foam molded product includes a base material formed of a polyurethane foam, and a thermal conductive filler mixed in the base material and oriented to form mutual connections. The thermal conductive filler is formed of composite particles that include thermal conductive particles formed of a nonmagnetic material, and magnetic particles adhered to the surfaces of the thermal conductive particles.

Abstract: Thermal insulation material capable of being obtained from the mixture of at least the following elements: an aqueous foam; silica aerogel particles; and at least one binder selected from an organic binder and a mineral binder.

Abstract: Sound barrier panels that are made from various waste materials, including scrap fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP), scrap carpet fibers, recyclable plastics and mineral wool.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermal insulator using closed cell expanded perlite. The thermal insulator using closed cell expanded perlite of the present invention includes: expanded perlite 10 to 84 wt %,ç, including dried and expanded perlite ore particles, having a surface with a closed cell shape, as an active ingredient; a liquid binder 15 to 85 wt %; and a reinforcing fiber 0.25 to 5 wt %. Accordingly, the present invention provides a thermal insulator, which enhances the rigidity of expanded perlite, minimizes porosity and gaps between the expanded perlite particles, by reducing compression ratio during compression molding, which results in lower density, improves constructability by lowering thermal conductivity, reduces material and energy costs and can reduce the area required for equipment installation by reducing the thickness of the thermal insulator.

Abstract: A sizing composition for insulating products based on mineral wool, in particular of glass or of rock, includes at least one saccharide, at least one organic polycarboxylic acid, at least one esterification catalyst, and at least one agent capable of reducing the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) chosen from sulphates, sulphamates and carbonates.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds made of (cyclo)aliphatic diisocyanates, produced according to a multi-stage method (phosgene-free production), which comprises the conversion of (cyclo)aliphatic diamines into the corresponding (cyclo)alkylene biscarbamates and the thermal cleavage of the latter into the (cyclo)alkylene diisocyanates and alcohol (urea route), and aromatic acid halides, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: Dimensionally stable nonwoven fibrous webs include a multiplicity of continuous fibers formed from one or more thermoplastic polyesters and polypropylene in an amount greater than 0% and no more than 10% by weight of the web. The webs have at least one dimension which decreases by no greater than 10% in the plane of the web when heated to a temperature above a glass transition temperature of the fibers. A spunbond process may be used to produce substantially continuous fibers that exhibit molecular orientation. A meltblown process may be used to produce discontinuous fibers that do not exhibit molecular orientation. Antishrinkage and antistatic additives are also added to the fibrous webs. The webs may be used as articles for filtration, sound absorption, thermal insulation, surface cleaning, cellular growth support, drug delivery, personal hygiene, medical apparel, or wound dressing.

Abstract: The invention relates to hydrogels containing water and polyethylene glycol-dimethacrylates in a polymerized form. The polymethacrylate blocks are so short that they form no proper phase. The invention further relates to methods for producing said hydrogels. The inventive hydrogels are provided with reduced haze and are used as materials for contact lenses, electrophoresis gels, membrane materials, and sound-absorbing materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sizing composition intended to be applied to mineral fibers, especially glass or rock fibers, which contains at least one polycarboxylic acid and at least one polyamine. It also relates to a method of preparing the composition, to its use for sizing mineral fibers for the purpose of forming, in particular, thermal and/or acoustic insulation products, and to the products obtained.

Abstract: A vibration-insulating rubber composition includes: a rubber component (A) that is composed of an isoprene-based rubber; a rubber component (B) that is composed of a butadiene-based rubber; carbon black that is present mainly in the rubber component (B); and silica that is present mainly in the rubber component (A). The rubber composition exhibits improved durability without suffering from deterioration of vibration-insulation characteristics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a porous material comprising at least one polyfunctional isocyanate (a1) and at least one polyfunctional substituted aromatic amine (a2-s) of the general formula I where R1 and R2 are selected from among hydrogen and linear or branched alkyl groups having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and all substituents Q1 to Q5 and Q1? to Q5? are selected from among hydrogen, a primary amino group and a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, where at least one of Q1, Q3 and Q5 and at least one of Q1?, Q3? and Q5? is a primary amino group and the compound has at least one linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms in the ? position relative to at least one primary amino group bound to the aromatic ring. The invention further relates to a process for producing porous materials, the porous materials which can be obtained in this way and the use of the porous materials as insulation material and in vacuum insulation panels.

Abstract: An article based on extruded polystyrene, in the form of a slab, panel or flexible sheet to make heat insulations is made with re-granulated polystyrene from industrial working or production scrap, or from primary production plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to filled thermoplastic polyolefin compositions useful e.g., as sound-deadening sheeting for formed automotive applications comprising an ethyl vinyl acetate copolymer, one or more linear ethylene polymer and/or substantially linear polymer, and a filler, preferably calcium carbonate. Said composition demonstrates a good balance of melt strength and elongation such that it is particularly suitable for sheet extrusion and thermoforming articles therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sizing composition for a thermal and/or acoustic insulation product, based on mineral wool, comprising an epoxy resin of the glycidyl ether type, an amine hardener and an accelerator chosen from imidazoles, imidazolines and mixtures thereof. Application to the manufacture of thermal and/or acoustic insulation products having improved mechanical properties after aging, especially in a wet environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to melamine-formaldehyde foams comprising hollow microspheres wherein said hollow microspheres have a median particle diameter (D50, volume averaged, Malvern, Fraunhofer diffraction) in the range from 260 ?m to 490 ?m, and also processes for producing these melamine-formaldehyde foams and their uses.

Abstract: Thermally insulating layer incorporating a distinguishing agent and method for inspecting the insulating layer are provided. The distinguishing agent may be used for determining a remaining thickness of the thermally insulating layer.

Abstract: Thermal insulation materials which have no binders in the form of liquids, which adhesively bond particles, and which are treated with low-volatility organosilanes or organosiloxanes whose boiling points are greater than 130° C. under atmospheric pressure, the k thermal conductivity being between 0.014 and 0.040 W/mK and the density being in the range from 50 to 300 kg/m3.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat-resistant adhesive including: a phenolic hydroxy group-containing aromatic polyamide resin (A) having a structure represented by the following formula (1) (in the formula, m and n each represent an average and satisfy the relation: 0.005?n/(m+n)<1, and m+n is an integer which is more than 0 but equal to or less than 200, Ar1 represents a divalent aromatic group, Ar2 represents a divalent aromatic group having a phenolic hydroxy group, and Ar3 represents a divalent aromatic group), an epoxy resin (B), a curing catalyst (C), an inorganic filler (D), and an epoxy resin curing agent other than the component (A) as an optional component, in which the amount of the component (D) contained therein relative to 100 parts by mass of the total amount of the components (A) to (C) and the epoxy resin curing agent as the optional component is 30 to 950 parts by mass.

Abstract: A cellular structure thermal insulation material includes by weight as compared to the material total weight: from 4 to 96% of a hydraulic binder, which prior to being contacted with water, includes at least one phase selected from C3A, CA, C12A7, C11A7CaF2, C4A3$ (Yee lemite), C2A(1-x)Fx (where x belongs to [0, 1]), hydraulic amorphous phases having a C/A molar ratio ranging from 0.3 to 15 and such that cumulated amounts of Al2O3 of these phases be ranging from 3 to 70% by weight of the hydraulic binder total weight, from 4 to 96% of at least one filler, the material having a pore volume ranging from 70% to 95%. The use of a mineral foam for making thermal insulation material as well as methods for making the mineral foam are also described.

Abstract: A semi-finished product is disclosed including fibrous materials, binders, 15 to 90% by volume metal fillers, and 0 to 15% by volume non-metal inorganic fillers. The total content of the fillers is not more than 90% by volume of the semi-finished product. The invention further relates to metal materials and processes for manufacturing the materials and semi-finished products and uses thereof.

Abstract: A refractory, porous ceramic composite including crystalline mullite (3Al2O3+2SiO2 or 3Al6Si2O11) and a crystalline phase of LaPO4 is formed from a mullite-LaPO4 sol-gel by annealing the dried gel. During the annealing process, particle sintering and self-foaming occur in the glassy state, and pores are produced due at least in part to the release of entrapped gases that form during the pyrolysis of the gel. The resulting crystalline composite, or crystalline nanocomposite, has a high porosity and is dimensionally and chemically stable at high temperatures. The composite also has a high degree of structural (e.g., mechanical) stability, related at least in part to the fine texturing and mixing of the mullite and LaPO4 during preparation of the sol. The resulting ceramic composite shows little or no shrinkage or expansion between about 1000C and about 1200° C.

Abstract: A heat-insulating, fire-proof, water-resistant, permeable-to-air, flexible lightweight concrete with a volume-density below 500 kg/m3, made with polystyrene pearl is equally suitable for heat-, and sound-insulation of walls and slabs, as well as decreasing their water permeability or water-absorbing capacity, as well as increasing their resistance to fire at the same time keeping their ability to be permeable-to-air and humidity, for renovation old buildings or building new buildings. Its composition is: polystyrene pearl, or recycled polystyrene of 1-10 mm diameter, water, cement and organic (polymer) binding material mixed with cement: such homo-, co-, and terpolymers—which are water-soluble and/or can be dispersed in water. Resulting from the use of organic (polymer) binding material, the polystyrene pearls can easily mixed with the inorganic binding material and water. The heat-insulating material produced this way can be even 100 kg/m, depending on the quantity of the binding materials.

Abstract: Compositions suitable for producing polyurethane foams which include at least a polyol component, a catalyst catalysing the formation of a urethane or isocyanurate bond, optionally a blowing agent, optionally further additives and optionally an isocyanate component, which are characterized in that they additionally include an admixture including at least one specific amide and at least one siloxane compound, wherein the mass ratio of siloxane compounds to compounds of formula (I) is above 1:10.

Abstract: Thermal insulating materials and methods of making the thermal insulating material generally include a plurality of thermally reversible crosslinked polymer modified particles. The thermally reversible crosslinked polymer modified particles include a polymer containing a plurality of a first functional group; and a modified particle having a plurality of pendent cross-linking agents containing a second functional group, wherein the first functional group and the second functional group are complementary reactants to a reversible cross-linking reaction.

Abstract: A formaldehyde-free sizing composition for products based on fibers, in particular mineral fibers, such as fibers of glass or of rock, includes at least one non-reducing sugar, and at least one inorganic acid ammonium salt, preferably chosen from ammonium sulfates, phosphates, nitrates and carbonates. Another subject matter of the present invention is the products thus obtained, in particular thermal and/or acoustic insulators based on mineral wool and veils of nonwoven mineral fibers, and their process of manufacture.

Abstract: A dispersion of tin-doped indium oxide fine particles has tin-doped indium oxide fine particles, a plasticizer for an interlayer film, an organic solvent containing alcohols as a main component, and a dispersion stabilizer, wherein under measuring conditions of a concentration of tin-doped indium oxide fine particles of 0.7% by weight and an optical path length of a glass cell of 1 mm, a visible light transmittance is 80% or more, a solar radiation transmittance at a wavelength within a range from 300 nm to 2100 nm is ¾ or less of the visible light transmittance, a haze value is 1.0% or less, and a reflection yellow index is ?20 or more.

Abstract: A silica cement blend is provided having insulating, fire retarding and high temperature characteristics that is capable of withstanding temperatures greater than 4000° F. without degradation of the concrete structure. In addition to its high temperature capabilities, the blend can be produced as ultra light weight to heavy weight concrete. Also provided are methods for reducing fire damage by coating interior/exterior walls, ceiling, and roofs of a building with a water based latex coating containing a fire retardant material and low heat conductivity silicas.

Abstract: Disclosed are a resin composition containing (a) a maleimide compound having at least two N-substituted maleimide groups in a molecular structure and (b) a silicone compound having at least one reactive organic group in a molecular structure thereof; and a prepreg using the same, a laminate, and a printed wiring board. A resin composition having excellent heat resistance and low thermal expansion properties; and a prepreg, a laminate, and a printed wiring board using the same can be provided.

Abstract: A shaped article including inorganic fibers including SiO2 and an alkaline earth metal, wherein the shaped article is treated with a hardening agent.

Abstract: Cross-linked sol-gel like materials and cross-linked aerogels, as well as methods for making such cross-linked sol-gel like materials and cross-linked aerogels are described.

Abstract: The present invention describes liquid-crystalline mixtures, and also oligomers or polymers which are obtainable by oligomerizing or polymerizing the inventive liquid-crystalline mixtures, a process for printing or coating substrates by applying and then polymerizing the inventive liquid-crystalline mixtures and the use of the inventive liquid-crystalline mixtures or of the inventive oligomers or polymers for production of optical or electrooptical components. The present invention further relates to the use of the inventive liquid-crystalline mixtures which comprise at least one chiral dopant for production of thermal insulation layers, and to such thermal insulation layers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing flame-retardant porous materials comprising the following steps: (a) reacting at least one polyfunctional isocyanate (a1) and at least one polyfunctional aromatic amine (a2) in an organic solvent optionally in the presence of water as component (a3) and optionally in the presence of at least one catalyst (a5); and then (b) removing the organic solvent to obtain the organic porous material, where step (a) is carried out in the presence of at least one organic flame retardant as component (a4), where this flame retardant is soluble in the solvent. The invention further relates to the porous materials thus obtainable, and also to the use of the porous materials for thermal insulation.

Abstract: Polyimide resin compositions that contain an end-capped rigid aromatic polyimide, graphite and carbon filaments are found to exhibit low wear at high temperatures. Such compositions are especially useful in molded articles that are exposed to wear conditions at high temperatures such as aircraft engine parts.

Abstract: The instant invention generally provides polymer inorganic clay composite comprising a molecularly self-assembling material and an inorganic clay, and a process of making and an article comprising the polymer inorganic clay composite.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat retaining agent for agricultural films comprising hydrotalcite-type particles which can satisfy all of a transparency required for heat retaining agents for agricultural films, dispersibility in resins, and handling property at a high level. According to the present invention, there are provided hydrotalcite-type particles having an oil absorption of not more than 35 mL/100 g and a ratio of an oil absorption to a plate surface diameter (oil absorption/plate surface diameter) of 140 to 190; a heat retaining agent for agricultural films comprising the hydrotalcite-type particles; and an agricultural film comprising the heat retaining agent for agricultural films.

Abstract: This invention aims at providing a heat-shielding agent composition that maintains transparency and at the same time exhibits capability of blocking ultraviolet and infrared rays so that it produces a great heat-shielding effect. This invention is a heat-shielding agent composition comprising a transition metal salt hydroxide of the following formula and a precursor thereof. M1a[Al1-x(M21-yFe(III)y)x]bAyBz(OH)n.

Abstract: A composition for manufacturing a heat ray-shielding polyvinyl chloride film by the steps of obtaining a dispersion liquid by dispersing tungsten oxide nanoparticles expressed by a general formula WOx and/or the composite tungsten oxide nanoparticles expressed by a general formula MyWOz and having a hexaboride crystal structure, and a dispersant, into an organic solvent; obtaining a mixture by mixing a plasticizer for manufacturing a polyvinyl chloride, into this dispersion liquid; and obtaining a composition for manufacturing the heat ray-shielding polyvinyl chloride film by using a vacuum distillation method and removing the organic solvent from this mixture until a concentration of the solvent is 5 wt % or less.

Abstract: Disclosed are a heat-ray shielding composition including an indium tin oxide powder which has a BET specific surface area of 40 m2/g or more and a navy blue or cobalt blue (L=30 or less, a<0, b<0 in the Lab colorimetric system) tone, and preferably a heat-ray shielding composition, wherein the indium tin oxide powder contained in the composition is an indium tin oxide powder which is surface-modified by firing indium tin hydroxide having bright yellow to persimmon (reddish brown or orange-red) tone, or an indium tin oxide powder which is surface-modified by firing indium tin oxide having bright yellow to persimmon (reddish brown or orange-red) tone; and a method for producing the same.

Abstract: There is provided a production process of a heat-ray shielding film-formed base member comprising the steps of mixing a sol solution, formed by using a starting raw material of trialkoxysilane or trialkoxysilane and tetraalkoxysilane, with a solution in which tin-doped indium oxide ultra-fine particles are dispersed, to make a treatment agent; and applying the treatment agent to a base member. In this production process, the treatment agent has an organic solvent having a boiling point of 100-200° C. as a dispersion medium, and the application is conducted by a means by bringing a member retaining the treatment agent into contact with the base member or by a means by spraying the treatment agent, thereby adjusting haze value of the film to be formed to 0.5% or less.

Abstract: Glass fiber compositions are provided in the form of mats comprising a binder of thermoplastic polymer or other non-hazardous insulation material which resists high temperatures such as 2,000° F. for long periods. A binder for a fiber insulation mat utilizes a high molecular weight resin polyacrylic acid polymer mixed with a catalyst such as sodium hypophosphite and triethonal to provide a bond. A silicone provides water repellency, a surfactant controls surface tension, and ammonia or an acid adjusts the pH and a silane.