Real World: NASA Inventions - Polyimide Foam
Learn about the everyday applications of polyimide foam, one of NASA's commercial inventions of the year. This low-density foam can be used as a fire-resistant insulation for ships or to reduce airplane noise.
Topics
- materials science
- polyimide foam
- aerospace materials
- fireproof foam
- soundproofing technology
- thermal insulation
- aircraft insulation
- advanced materials
- acoustic absorption
- acoustic insulation
- polymer chemistry
- NASA
- polyimide
- foam
- inventions
- decibles
- density
- insulation
- fire-resistant