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Aerogel Composites: Strong and WaterproofAerogels are exotic materials having superior thermal and physical properties with great potential for both space and industrial uses. Although aerogels are excellent low-density insulators with unique acoustic and optical properties, their commercialization potential is currently limited by moisture absorption, fragility, and cost. This paper describes useful, easily scaled-up solutions to the first two of these three problems. The waterproofing and water-repellent method described here is a cheaper and simpler improvement over previous permanent methods.
Document ID
20020080929
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
White, Susan
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA United States)
Hsu, Ming-ta
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA United States)
Arnold, James O.
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1999
Subject Category
Chemistry And Materials (General)
Meeting Information
Meeting: 36th Space Congress
Location: Cape Canaveral, FL
Country: United States
Start Date: April 27, 1999
End Date: April 30, 1999
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 242-82-10
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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