Patent ID: 9556373
Date: 2017-01-31
CPC Classifications: C08K,C08L,C09K,Y02E,Y10T

Claim:
1. A method of preparing a gel, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a phase-change material, wherein the phase-change material comprises at least one organic phase-change material selected from the group consisting of n-alkanes; (b) providing a gelling agent, wherein the gelling agent comprises at least one saturated olefin rubber and wherein the gelling agent constitutes up to about 10%, by weight, of the gel; (c) mixing together the phase-change material and the gelling agent at a temperature above room temperature, below the flashpoint of the phase-change material and not exceeding 90° C. to partially, but not completely, dissolve the gelling agent, whereby a non-homogeneous mixture is produced; and (d) allowing the non-homogeneous mixture to cool to room temperature.