JOURNAL ARTICLE

Synthesis of lightweight polymer-reinforced silica aerogels with improved mechanical and thermal insulation properties for space applications

Hajar MalekiLuísa DurãesAntónio Portugal

Year: 2014 Journal:   Microporous and Mesoporous Materials Vol: 197 Pages: 116-129   Publisher: Elsevier BV
Keywords:
Aerogel Materials science Thermal conductivity Porosity Composite material Polymer Thermal insulation Silane Monomer Chemical engineering Methacrylate Hydrophobic silica Compressive strength Silica gel Alkyl Organic chemistry Chemistry Layer (electronics)

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43
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0.97
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Citation History

Topics

Aerogels and thermal insulation
Physical Sciences →  Chemistry →  Spectroscopy
Silicone and Siloxane Chemistry
Physical Sciences →  Materials Science →  Materials Chemistry
Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity
Physical Sciences →  Materials Science →  Surfaces, Coatings and Films
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