Aerogel Research at DLR

Kurzfassung

Organic and inorganic aerogels are synthesized and characterized at the Institute of Materials Physic in Space of DLR as well as new types of composites based on combinations of different types of aerogels or natural and synthetic fibers, felts and wovens within aerogels. Pure aerogels as well as composites are developed for applications in the foundry industry, home building, space and vehicle technology. The lectures describes the synthesis methods, the characteristic properties of the aerogels and the composites derived from them and the applications being tested in transfer projects with industrial companies.