Comments on: Producer's Notes – In the Kitchen with Aerogel http://science.kqed.org/quest/2008/04/01/producers-notes-in-the-kitchen-with-aerogel/ Explore science, nature and environment stories from Northern California and beyond with KQED’s multimedia series Thu, 24 May 2012 05:51:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Chris Smith http://science.kqed.org/quest/2008/04/01/producers-notes-in-the-kitchen-with-aerogel/#comment-11196 Chris Smith Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:52:39 +0000 http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/04/01/producers-notes-in-the-kitchen-with-aerogel/#comment-11196 Sorry.. url is http://www.aerogelsconference.com/ Sorry.. url is http://www.aerogelsconference.com/

]]> By: Chris Smith http://science.kqed.org/quest/2008/04/01/producers-notes-in-the-kitchen-with-aerogel/#comment-11195 Chris Smith Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:51:01 +0000 http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/04/01/producers-notes-in-the-kitchen-with-aerogel/#comment-11195 Hey Alex, you could do your mad scientist sketch at our openning for the Aerogels World Summit 2008! Drop me a line if you are interested :) www.aerogelsworldsummit.com Hey Alex, you could do your mad scientist sketch at our openning for the Aerogels World Summit 2008!

Drop me a line if you are interested :)

http://www.aerogelsworldsummit.com

]]> By: William Murray http://science.kqed.org/quest/2008/04/01/producers-notes-in-the-kitchen-with-aerogel/#comment-11194 William Murray Mon, 12 May 2008 11:58:55 +0000 http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/04/01/producers-notes-in-the-kitchen-with-aerogel/#comment-11194 Dear Sir/Madam, I am currently studying an MSc course in Automotive Engineering at Birmingham City University in the UK. As part of this course, I am required to investigate new/alternative materials and manufacturing processes and my chosen area of study is ‘The Possible use of Aerogel as an Energy Absorption Material in Crash Helmets’. I have a number of questions regarding this topic and any information you could supply would be greatly appreciated: -What kind of aerogel would you recommend for this type of application - I was thinking numerous layers of flexible aerogel composite blanket due to ease of manufacture of the helmet. In your opinion, are these blankets effective as energy absorbers? -Most importantly, I require energy absorption properties for the aerogel and its approximate cost. - I understand the benefit of the presence of fibers in producing a material that is easily moldable, but how does the addition of fibers affect the energy absorption properties? Thanking you in advance, Regards, William Murray Dear Sir/Madam,

I am currently studying an MSc course in Automotive Engineering at Birmingham City University in the UK. As part of this course, I am required to investigate new/alternative materials and manufacturing processes and my chosen area of study is ‘The Possible use of Aerogel as an Energy Absorption Material in Crash Helmets’.

I have a number of questions regarding this topic and any information you could supply would be greatly appreciated:

-What kind of aerogel would you recommend for this type of application – I was thinking numerous layers of flexible aerogel composite blanket due to ease of manufacture of the helmet. In your opinion, are these blankets effective as energy absorbers?

-Most importantly, I require energy absorption properties for the aerogel and its approximate cost.

- I understand the benefit of the presence of fibers in producing a material that is easily moldable, but how does the addition of fibers affect the energy absorption properties?

Thanking you in advance,

Regards,

William Murray

]]> By: Juan Pablo http://science.kqed.org/quest/2008/04/01/producers-notes-in-the-kitchen-with-aerogel/#comment-11193 Juan Pablo Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:33:40 +0000 http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/04/01/producers-notes-in-the-kitchen-with-aerogel/#comment-11193 id like the easier way to craft home made aerogel. Thanks a lot. id like the easier way to craft home made aerogel. Thanks a lot.

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