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A new trend for development of mechanically robust hybrid silica aerogels

2016; Elsevier BV; Volume: 179; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.matlet.2016.05.085

1873-4979

Hajar Maleki, Luísa Durães, António Portugal,

Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity

In this study, a mechanically robust silica aerogel has been successfully prepared based on the integration of a crosslinker in the poly (butyl acrylate) grafted silica network via surface - initiated reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer technique. Substantial improvements regarding the compressive strength with only a slight difference in aerogel physical properties have been achieved.