Achieving Rigid-Flexible Coupling in Polyimide Aerogels via Biomimetic Cross-Scale Architecture for Extreme Condition Protection (IMAGE)

Tsinghua University Press

Achieving Rigid-Flexible Coupling in Polyimide Aerogels via Biomimetic Cross-Scale Architecture for Extreme Condition Protection

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A bamboo-inspired polyimide composite aerogel (PAI) integrates multiscale molecular crosslinking, nanofiber interlocking, and porous scaffold structures to achieve rigid–flexible coupling. The lightweight aerogel provides integrated thermal insulation, flame resistance, and impact protection, showing great potential for extreme-environment applications such as firefighting and high-temperature rescue protection

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Nano Research, Tsinghua University Press

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