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• Published Subscription Original Research 25 Feb 2026

  Effect of Ply Orientation on Thermal Erosion and Conductivity of Silica Phenolic Composites Under Oxy-Acetylene Flame

  By Pallela Ravinder, P. Ramesh Babu, Soppari Bhanu Murthy

  Abstract: The thermal and erosion performance of fiber-reinforced composites is highly sensitive to fiber architecture, matrix chemistry, and processing techniques, factors that have shaped development of advanced thermal protection systems (TPS) over past two decades. Silica phenolic (SP) composites, in particular, are widely employed in aerospace and defense applications due to their flame resistance, char stability, and ability to withstand severe thermal shock. However, optimizing thermal conductivity while improving erosion resistance …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 273–283 Read article →