Ablative composites have been in use for thermal protection of space vehicles for decades.
Carbon-phenolic composites have proven to perform exceptionally well in these …

Catastrophic breakdown that occurs during the flight of supersonic vehicles demands more
focused research in the insulation of rocket engines. At present, optimization of polymeric …

Improving the ablation-resistance of carbon fiber/epoxy composites is essential for structural-
thermal protection integrated materials. In this work, silicone-grafted epoxy resin with high …

An alumina-based nanocomposite is fabricated through the addition of secondary
nanophase material to an alumina matrix to alter and tailor the properties of alumina. The …

To meet the thermal protection requirements under stress or high heat flux environments in
advanced space vehicles, it is imperative to enhance the ablation resistance of flexible …

Hybrid carbon fiber phenolic matrix composites containing carbon nanotubes and silicon
carbide particles were characterized against oxyacetylene torch test to investigate the …

Ablative materials are used as a thermal protection system for objects exposed to extreme
friction and ultrahigh temperature. The ablation resistance of epoxy resin reinforced with …

The influence of nanodiamonds (NDs) on the thermal and ablative performance of carbon-
fiber-reinforced–epoxy matrix compositeswas explored. The ablative response of the …

Thermal and ablative performance of alumina-modified carbon phenolic composites has
been experimentally investigated. Pristine, 2, 4, and 6wt.% alumina particles modified …

The development of ceramic-polymer composites is a focal point in the research of thermal
protection systems, and the control of microstructure is crucial for fabricating high …