Multi-field and multi-scale characterization of novel super insulating panels/systems based on silica aerogels: Thermal, hydric, mechanical, acoustic, and fire performance
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.01.019
Abstract: Abstract The building sector is responsible for a significant part of global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission. Nowadays, there is a growing interest in the so-called super-insulating materials, particularly Aerogels. The present work examines… read more here.
Keywords: system; performance; thermal hydric; insulation ... See more keywords
Instrumented Indentation of Super-Insulating Silica Compacts
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DOI: 10.3390/ma12050830
Abstract: Highly porous silica compacts for superinsulation were characterized by instrumented indentation. Samples showed a multi-scale stacking of silica particles with a total porous fraction of 90 vol %. The two main sources of silica available… read more here.
Keywords: instrumented indentation; indentation; indentation super; mechanical properties ... See more keywords