Layered Fireproof Insulation Board With Inorganic Aerogel Bonding

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing integrated fireproof heat-insulating boards face issues with high organic content, insufficient fireproof performance, environmental pollution from toxic gas release, and high hygroscopicity leading to degradation and poor weather resistance.

Innovation Solution

An active and passive integrated fireproof heat-insulating board composed of n passive fireproof layers and n or n+1 active fireproof layers, using an aerogel and inorganic fiber felt with inorganic adhesives, and incorporating a phase change microcapsule material to enhance fireproofing and thermal insulation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If organic adhesives are used to bond different functional layers, then bonding strength is improved, but fireproof performance deteriorates and toxic gas release increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebonding strengthVSAvoidtoxic gas release
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent removes organic adhesives from the bonding process entirely, replacing them with inorganic bonding mechanisms. The functional layers are bonded through inorganic cementitious materials and mechanical interlocking, eliminating the source of toxic gas release while maintaining bonding strength.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the chemical composition parameters of the bonding agents from organic to inorganic materials. By using inorganic cementitious materials with specific compositional parameters (calcium silicate, aluminum oxide, etc.), the system achieves both bonding strength and fireproof performance simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Loss of energy

If organic phase change materials like polystyrene are used, then heat insulation performance is improved, but fireproof performance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat insulation performanceVSAvoidfire safety hazards
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses composite phase change materials that combine inorganic fireproof components with heat insulation functionality. The composite structure integrates fireproof agents, cementitious materials, and phase change materials, achieving both heat insulation and fireproof performance simultaneously without relying on organic materials.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

3Object-generated harmful factors

If porous inorganic fiber materials like rock wool are used as heat-insulating materials, then fireproof performance is improved, but water absorption increases and weather resistance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefireproof performanceVSAvoidwater absorption
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-generated harmful factorsVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes porous inorganic fiber materials as the base structure for heat insulation and fireproofing. The porous structure provides excellent fire resistance while the patent addresses water absorption through additional hydrophobic treatments and composite material formulations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #31Porous materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces hydrophobic agents and water-repellent coatings as intermediary layers or additives. These intermediaries prevent water from penetrating the porous inorganic fiber structure, thereby maintaining fireproof performance while reducing water absorption and improving weather resistance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Adaptability or versatility

If multiple functional layers are integrated, then comprehensive performance is improved, but organic content increases and environmental pollution worsens

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomprehensive performanceVSAvoidenvironmental pollution
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs each functional layer to perform multiple functions simultaneously. For example, the heat insulation layer also provides fireproofing, and the bonding materials provide both structural integrity and environmental safety. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate organic-treated layers, thereby reducing overall organic content and environmental pollution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The board achieves Class A non-combustibility, reduced hygroscopicity, improved weather resistance, and enhanced fire resistance, with a fire resistance limit of 1.5 hours or more, and a fire resistance rating 30% higher than single-layer boards, while maintaining low thermal conductivity and density.

Implementation Method 1

the aerogel is obtained by curing and drying an aerogel stock solution having adhesiveness

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCuring:

Implementation Method 2

the aerogel is obtained by curing and drying an aerogel stock solution having adhesiveness

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDrying: Desiccation

Implementation Method 3

preparation method involving aerogel stock solution preparation and assembly under pressure and microwave drying

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMicrowave drying: Microwave Radiation

Data Source

PatentUS20260109648A1Active and passive integrated fireproof heat-insulating board and preparation method thereof
Publication Date: 2026.04.23 CHINA STATE CONSTR HAILONG TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided are an active and passive integrated fireproof heat-insulating board and a preparation method thereof, including: n passive fireproof layers and n or n+1 active fireproof layers, the passive fireproof layers and the active fireproof layers are overlapped with each other into a whole. Each passive fireproof layer includes an inorganic fiber felt and an aerogel; the aerogel is obtained by curing an aerogel stock solution having adhesiveness, and the aerogel stock solution includes, in parts by mass, 1000 to 4000 parts of silica sol, 50 to 150 parts of soluble silicate, 10 to 50 parts of a phosphate adhesive, 5 to 20 parts of quicklime, 5 to 50 parts of titanium dioxide, 10 to 50 parts of calcium stearate, 5 to 50 parts of a hydrophobic modifier, 5 to 50 parts of an acid-base regulator, and 1000 to 4000 parts of a solvent.