Biomimetic structure design from wood with epoxy-silica composites
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posted on 2024-10-31, 17:06 authored by Norlinda Daud, Robert ShanksRobert ShanksThe cellular structure of wood was replicated with sol-gel silica and the structure was strengthened by epoxy resin impregnation. This was achieved by oxidative alkaline extraction of non-fibre components from a pinewood template. A porous silica skeleton was obtained after calcining at 500 °C and this cellular structure was maintained as an epoxy-silica composite, replicating the cellular morphology of the wood.
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- 1. ISBN - Is published in 9780646594590 (urn:isbn:9780646594590)
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