Insulative Acoustic Composite Materials for Oxygen-Rich Environments

NASA seeks oxygen compatible materials that pass NASA-STD-6001B Test 1 Upward Flame Propagation 1 at 38% (volume) for use in habitation systems. New insulative and acoustic composite materials will be produced based on novel polysiloxane copolymer - infused textiles for spacecraft applications. The polysiloxane copolymers will include functionalized fillers for chemical integration into the resin matrix to further fortify commercial flame-resistant textiles. The siloxane copolymer - infused textile shall be integrated into composites as an extension to our HybridSil® InSilbondTM panel technology which passed independent testing per MIL-PRF-32161: High Temperature Fire Protection, Thermal & Acoustic. The new HybridShield® composites shall be evaluated towards NASA-STD-6001B specifications in enriched oxygen environments. Oxygen compatible materials that pass NASA-STD-6001B Test 1 Upward Flame Propagation 1 at 38% (volume) are needed for use in habitation systems on spacecrafts. New insulative and acoustic composite materials will be produced based on novel polysiloxane copolymer - infused textiles for spacecraft applications. The polysiloxane copolymers will include functionalized fillers for chemical integration into the resin matrix to further fortify commercial flame-resistant textiles. The siloxane copolymer - infused textile shall be integrated into composites as an extension to our HybridSil® InSilbondTM panel technology which passed independent testing per MIL-PRF-32161: High Temperature Fire Protection, Thermal & Acoustic. The new composites shall be evaluated towards NASA-STD-6001B specifications in enriched oxygen environments.

The proposed polysiloxane copolymer - infused textiles and composites shall serve as non-combustible upholstery, insulative panels, and acoustic materials. The composite material may be applicable to packing materials, cushions, and bedding. These materials will also benefit several space programs, including the lunar Human Landing System, Orion, Gateway, and Artemis. Additional near-term commercial transition potential also exists within military personnel and civilian FR fabrics, including firefighters, electrical workers, foundry workers and the construction industry. The proposed InSilBond composite panels could be alternatives to traditional firewalls (exterior walls) and fire barriers (interior walls).

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