Materials science

Engineering

Composite material

Silsesquioxane

Nanocomposite

Silane

Aerogel

Thermal stability

Chemical engineering

Fire retardant

Layer (electronics)

Polymer

Thermal insulation

Contact angle

Composites Communications

Lightweight, surface hydrophobic, flame retardant and thermal insulating aerogels are highly needed for energy conservation and fire safety applicatio…

Silane modified MXene/polybenzazole nanocomposite aerogels with exceptional surface hydrophobicity, flame retardance and thermal insulation