Facile preparation of a phenyl-reinforced flexible silica aerogel with excellent thermal stability and fire resistance
Yu Zhang, Qianqian Shen, Xuesha Li, Lili Wang, Chaoyin Nie
Abstract
A phenyl-reinforced flexible silica aerogel was synthesized using PTES as a reinforcer; the membrane-like structure derived from PTES improved the mechanical and thermal properties of the flexible silica aerogel.
Topics & Concepts
AerogelMaterials scienceFire resistanceThermal stabilityComposite materialHeat resistanceThermal resistanceThermalChemical engineeringEngineeringMeteorologyPhysicsAerogels and thermal insulationSurface Modification and SuperhydrophobicitySilicone and Siloxane Chemistry