Constructing Rigid-Flexible Robust Silicone Aerogels via Hyperconnected POSS Networks for Extreme Thermal Protection

Aoqing Yan; Guixiang Li; Yi Luo; Bing Han; Zhe Su; Donghui Long; Hao Tian; Bo Niu

doi:10.1039/d6ta01262k

January 1, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry A

Constructing Rigid-Flexible Robust Silicone Aerogels via Hyperconnected POSS Networks for Extreme Thermal Protection

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Key Points

The study aims to develop silicone aerogels that combine mechanical strength with effective thermal insulation.
Constructed silicone aerogels using hyperconnected POSS networks.
Evaluated mechanical robustness and thermal stability under extreme conditions.
Performed comparative analysis with traditional silica aerogels.
Silicone aerogels exhibited superior mechanical strength compared to standard silica aerogels.
Achieved high-temperature stability, maintaining insulation properties at elevated temperatures.
Demonstrated a significant improvement in thermal protection capabilities in extreme environments.

Implication

This randomized trial demonstrates improved thermal insulation in silicone aerogels, suggesting enhanced safety in extreme conditions.

Abstract

Silica aerogels are widely regarded as promising candidates for high-performance thermal insulation yet achieving a balanced combination of mechanical robustness and high-temperature stability remains a persistent challenge. In this work,...

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Yan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69f6e5cf8071d4f1bdfc666b https://doi.org/10.1039/d6ta01262k

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