High‐strength, recyclable and healable polyurea/aramid fiber elastomeric composites

YB Wang, YH Liu, CB Zhao, ZY Xu, GG Gu… - Polymer …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The demanding and rigorous modern work environments present significant challenges to
the protective capabilities of engineering materials. Polyurea elastomers often face …

Diatom-inspired silicification process for development of green flexible silica composite aerogels

V Tan, F Berg, H Maleki - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
In this study, we have developed novel biomimetic silica composite aerogels and cryogels
for the first time, drawing inspiration from the natural diatom's silicification process. Our …

Diatom-Inspired Silicification Process for Development of Green Flexible Silica Composite Aerogels

H Maleki, V Tan, F Berg - 2023 - researchsquare.com
In this study, we have developed novel biomimetic silica composite aerogels and cryogels
for the first time, drawing inspiration from the natural diatom's silicification process. Our …