Synthesis and Characterization of Fibre Reinforced Silica Aerogel Blankets for Thermal Protection

Figure 2

Microscopic view and SEM of an aerogel blanket: (a) ordinary microscopic image (30x), (b) Nomex fibrous batting (1.5Kx), (c) aerogel-fibre blanket (3.0Kx), and (d) aerogel in between the fibres (30.0Kx).

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