An overview on silica aerogels synthesis and different mechanical reinforcing strategies

Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids - Tập 385 - Trang 55-74 - 2014
Hajar Maleki1, Luísa Durães1, António Portugal1
1CIEPQPF, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Coimbra, Rua Sílvio Lima, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal

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