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• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 15 Feb 2025

  Study of Ablation Characteristics Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic with Silicon Carbide Pores

  By Suthagar S, Kumaran T., Gooty Rohan, Sundharesan R.

  Abstract: Significant thermal stress is placed on spacecraft during atmospheric re-entry, primarily due to aerodynamic heating. This intense heat can cause severe material damage threatening the spacecraft's structural integrity. To address this challenge, efforts are focused on improving the ablation resistence of spacecraft components. In this work, carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) composites containing silicon carbide (SiC) holes are explored as a potential solution for enhancing thermal protection system. Four different …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 617–627 Read article →