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Melamine-formaldehyde aerogels

Patent ·
OSTI ID:868162
Organic aerogels that are transparent and essentially colorless are prepa from the aqueous, sol-gel polymerization of melamine with formaldehyde. The melamine-formaldehyde (MF) aerogels have low densities, high surface areas, continuous porsity, ultrafine cell/pore sizes, and optical clarity.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 5086085
OSTI ID:
868162
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English