journal article·2026-02

Aerogels enable multifunctionality in GFRP composites: enhanced mechanical properties, thermal conductivity, and electromagnetic microwave absorption

Yaozu Hui, Xiaoming Chen, Yanjie Gao, Xin Wang, Kenan Kong, Yijie Wang, Jie Zhang, Ke Huang, Jinyou Shao

Science China Materials· Volume 69· Issue 2
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