Optimization of Polyamide Pulp-Reinforced Silica Aerogel Composites for Thermal Protection Systems

The present work describes for the first time the preparation of silica-based aerogel composites containing tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) and vinyltrimethoxysilane (VTMS) reinforced with Kevlar<sup>®</sup> pulp. The developed system was extensively investigated, regarding its physical, morpho...

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Main Authors: Mariana E. Ghica, Cláudio M.R. Almeida, Mariana Fonseca, António Portugal, Luísa Durães
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/12/6/1278