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Review article

Silica aerogel composites with embedded fibres: a review on their preparation, properties and applications

Teresa Linhares3030-790 CoimbraM. T. Pessoa de Amorim2C2T, Center of Science and Textile Technology of the University of MinhoLuísa Durães3030-790 Coimbra
2019en
ABI

Abstract

Silica aerogels are among the lightest solid materials but they are also very fragile. Fibres embedment is the most versatile and effective method to preserve a monolithic shape during drying, even at large scale, thus widening their applications.

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