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

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.