Reduction of PVA Aerogel Flammability by Incorporation of an Alkaline Catalyst
Sodium hydroxide was used as a base catalyst to reduce the flammability of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) aerogels. The base-modified aerogels exhibited significantly enhanced compressive moduli, likely resulting in decreased gallery spacing and increased numbers of “struts” in their structures. The onse...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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| Series: | Gels |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/7/2/57 |