Document Type
Article
Publication Date
May 2024
Patent Number
11976241
CPC
Y10T 428/2984-2989 , Y10T 428/2991
Abstract
A variety of particles forming microencapsulated thermochromic materials. The particles can include a thermochromic core and a metal oxide shell encapsulating the thermochromic core. The thermochromic core can include one or both of an organic thermochromic material and an inorganic salt thermochromic material. In some aspects, the particles include a dye selected from a crystal violet lactone dye, a fluoran dye, and a combination thereof. In still further aspects, the particles include a color developer selected from a hydroxybenzoate, a 4,4â²-dihydroxydiphenyl propane, a hydroxycoumarin derivative, a lauryl gallate, and a combination thereof. In some aspects, the metal oxide shell is a TiO2 shell. The particles can be used in cements and paints and for a variety of building materials. Methods of making the particles and building materials and methods of use, for example, for removing a volatile organic carbon from a building material, are also provided.
Application Number
17/838450
Recommended Citation
Ram, Manoj Kumar and Stefanakos, Elias K., "Microencapsulated thermochromic materials and uses thereof" (2024). USF Patents. 1416.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/1416
Assignees
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Filing Date
06/13/2022
