Insulation Chemistry on Earth and Beyond: Polyimide and Polyamide Aerogels
July 14, 2016
Aerogels are low-density solids with nanoscale porosity which makes them of interest for a variety of aerospace applications including insulation for space suits, habitats and vehicles or as low dielectric substrates for lightweight antennas. This presentation will focus on NASA Glenn’s work in design and synthesis of strong durable aerogels that make these applications a reality.
What You Will Learn
- How polyimide and polyamide aerogels are different from silica aerogels
- How NASA is applying these materials as insulation or low dielectric substrates for future missions
- How durable polymer aerogels can be applied to similar applications on Earth
Additional Resouces
- Innovator Spotlight - NASA Interview with Mary Ann Meador
- Polyimide Aerogels with Amide Cross-Links: A Low Cost Alternative for Mechanically Strong Polymer Aerogels - Research Article from ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
- Mechanically Strong, Flexible Polyimide Aerogels Cross-Linked with Aromatic Triamine - Research Article from ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
Webinar Details
- Date: Thursday, July 14, 2016 @ 2-3pm ET
- Fee: Free to Attend
- Download Mary Ann's Slides
The Fine Print
ACS Webinars® does not endorse any products or services. The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the American Chemical Society.
Experts
Mary Ann Meador
NASA Glenn Research Center
Paulomi Majumder
Publications Division
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