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Melamine-formaldehyde aerogels

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7273848
Organic aerogels that are transparent and essentially colorless are prepared from the aqueous, sol-gel polymerization of melamine with formaldehyde. The melamine-formaldehyde (MF) aerogels have low densities, high surface areas, continuous porosity, ultrafine cell/pore sizes, and optical clarity. 3 figs.
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5081163
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-684051
OSTI ID:
7273848
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English