This invention relates to functional composites that consist of an insulator and other functional elements associated with it. Specifically, this invention is relevant to functional composites that consist of an aerogel insulator and a functional heating element to increase thermal efficiency while supplying heat to the targeted object and keeping it warm.

Described herein is a process for producing composite elements comprising thermal insulation material (B), adhesive (C), and optionally at least one outer layer (A), where the thermal insulation material (B) is bonded with the adhesive (C). Also described herein are composite elements formed from thermal insulation material (B) and adhesive (C) and optionally at least one outer layer (A), producible by such a process. Also described herein is a method of using the adhesive (C) for the bonding of thermal insulation materials (B).

Provided are vacuum-insulated articles that comprise an evacuated space disposed between first and second walls and a reflective material disposed within the evacuated space. Also provided are methods of fabricating such articles.

Described herein are insulating structures that include at least one microporous layer including a plurality of pores, a porous layer adjacent to the microporous layer, and a monolithic aerogel structure extending through the plurality of pores of the microporous layer and through at least part of the porous layer. The microporous layer filters aerogel dust from cracked or damaged aerogel within the scaffold, slowing or preventing loss of dust from the insulating structures.

There is provided a composite structure, comprising a protective structure comprising a plurality of ballistic layers arranged as a stack; and an ancillary structure adjacent to the protective structure adapted to at least partly absorb a force acting on the protective structure. The ancillary structure comprises at least one first layer comprising an aerogel arranged to at least partly absorb a force acting on the protective structure. A part of each ballistic layer is moveable relative to at least one adjacent ballistic layer and wherein a part of each ballistic layer is connected to at least one adjacent ballistic layer so as to restrict relative movement of a part of each of the adjacent ballistic layers.

A structural component includes at least one wall surrounding a component interior space. The structural component also includes a first cellular structure positioned within the component interior space. The first cellular structure includes a plurality of cells each having a twelve-cornered cross section including twelve sides and twelve corners creating nine internal angles and three external angles.

The present subject matter relates to composite films for heat dissipation. In an example implementation of the present subject matter, a composite film for heat dissipation comprises a conductive material layer for thermal conduction of heat; and a polymer layer disposed over the conductive material layer to provide insulation from the heat.

A construction product described herein includes a fiber core that includes a plurality of entangled glass fibers. The fiber core also includes a binder that bonds the plurality of entangled glass fibers together and an Aerogel material that is homogenously or uniformly disposed within the fiber core. In some instances, the fiber core includes between 40 and 80 weight percent of the Aerogel material. The construction product has an R-value of at least 6.5 per inch, a flame spread index of no greater than 5, and a smoke development index of no greater than 20 as measured according to the ASTM E-84 tunnel test.

A substrate, such as a windshield, includes: a first glass element; a second glass element; and a light absorptive element that is disposed directly between the second glass element and the first glass element, that is configured to receive and absorb light output by an image source.

A textile including a radiant barrier, the textile comprising a proximal side and a distal side. The textile also comprising a first substrate and a second substrate. The first substrate disposed distally of the second substrate. An insulation layer disposed adjacent to the second substrate; and wherein at least one of the first substrate and the second substrate is a radiant barrier, and wherein the radiant barrier has an average thickness of between 20 nm to 150 nm.