An insulating core material for a refrigerating appliance includes a plurality of insulating glass spheres, wherein a plurality of interstitial spaces are defined between at least a portion of the insulating glass spheres of the plurality of glass spheres. A coating material is applied at least to the outer surface of the insulating glass spheres, wherein the coating material modifies the outer surface to define a retaining outer surface of each insulating glass sphere of the plurality of glass spheres. A secondary insulating material is combined with the plurality of insulating glass spheres, wherein the secondary insulating material is at least partially retained by the retaining outer surfaces of the insulating glass spheres to occupy the plurality of interstitial spaces.

In various embodiments, a process is described for the preparation of a concrete mixture in a Ready-mix or for an installation. A quantity of amorphous silica is added with an average particle size in the range of from about 1 to about 55 nanometers and/or wherein the surface area of the particles of the amorphous silica is in the range of from about 300 to about 900 m2/g. The amorphous silica may be added in colloidal form or otherwise, and is added at a particular stage to ensure efficacy.

In various embodiments, a process is described for the preparation of a concrete mixture in a Ready-mix or for an installation. A quantity of amorphous silica is added with an average particle size in the range of from about 1 to about 55 nanometers and/or wherein the surface area of the particles of the amorphous silica is in the range of from about 300 to about 900 m2/g. The amorphous silica may be added in colloidal form or otherwise, and is added at a particular stage to ensure efficacy.

A multi-component reaction resin system for use with thread-forming screws contains a curable compound. In particular, the multi-component reaction resin system contains at least one radically curable compound and an inorganic filler in a first component, and contains a hardener for at least one radically curable reactive resin and water in a further second component. The inorganic filler has hydrophilic properties, and the reaction resin system is characterized by a low content of radically curable compounds that carry hydroxyl groups. The multi-component reaction resin system can be used with thread-forming screws.

A multi-component reaction resin system for use with thread-forming screws contains a curable compound. In particular, the multi-component reaction resin system contains at least one radically curable compound and an inorganic filler in a first component, and contains a hardener for at least one radically curable reactive resin and water in a further second component. The inorganic filler has hydrophilic properties, and the reaction resin system is characterized by a low content of radically curable compounds that carry hydroxyl groups. The multi-component reaction resin system can be used with thread-forming screws.

A method for the preparation of a composite article containing aerogel particles and ceramic fibers, as well as to a composite article obtained by this method, are described.

A method for the preparation of a composite article containing aerogel particles and ceramic fibers, as well as to a composite article obtained by this method, are described.

A method for the preparation of a composite article containing aerogel particles, graphite and ceramic and/or glass fibers, as well as to a composite article obtained by this method, are described.

A method for the preparation of a composite article containing aerogel particles, graphite and ceramic and/or glass fibers, as well as to a composite article obtained by this method, are described.

The invention relates to insulating composite materials comprising an inorganic aerogel and a melamine foam. The invention also relates to the product method of said materials, and to the use of same.