DESCRIPTION

Lightweight, strong, and with many special properties for the modern era.
At LLNL, we have developed an entirely new class of organic aerogels. Organic aerogels are stiffer and stronger than silica aerogels and are measurably better insulators. They have extremely high thermal resistance, six times more resistance than fiberglass insulation. Organic aerogels can be converted to pure carbon aerogels and still retain many properties of the original aerogel, in addition to becoming electrically conductive.

STATUS: We are seeking industrial partners with whom we can develop commercial processing techniques and applications.

CONTACT

Annemarie Meike,  Ph.D
Industrial Partnerships and Commercialization, L-795
P.O. Box 808
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Livermore, CA 94551-0808
Phone: 925 422 3735
Fax: 925 423 8988
E-mail : meike1@llnl.gov

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