Research Article
Synthesis of Flexible Aerogel Composites Reinforced with Electrospun Nanofibers and Microparticles for Thermal Insulation
Table 4
Mechanical properties of aerogel composite reinforced with electrospun PVDF webs.
| | Microstructures of electrospun PVDF | Mechanical properties of aerogel composite reinforced with electrospun PVDF webs | | Tensile strength (MPa) | Compressive strength (MPa) | Bending strength (MPa) |
| | Microparticles | — | 2.74 | 0.12 | | Microparticles/nanofibers | 0.51 | 4.56 | 0.79 | | Nanofibers | 1.03 | 5.23 | 1.1 | | Without PVDF (pure aerogel) | — | 0.75 | — |
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