Aerogels are a fascinating type of synthetic materials that can be composed of almost any composition such as metals, semiconductors, oxides, polymers, biopolymers, hybrids, and carbon. Their open-pore structure results in low density, high porosity, and large surface area. This combination of properties makes them unique in many ways, opening up possibilities for a large number of applications, some of which have been commercialized already[1].
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Applications
The properties of thermal insulation, fire retardation and sound insulation make aerogels one of the most popular materials in buildings.
Aerogels can be used in coatings for obtaining performances such as super-thermal insulation, super-hydrophobicity, etc.
Depending on their porous structure, aerogels are widely used in environmental remediation, especially in air cleaning and water treatment.
Aerogels play key roles in many other fields, including biomedical engineering, energy, and sensors.
Reference
- Smirnova, I.; Gurikov, P. Aerogel production: current status, research directions, and future opportunities. The Journal of Supercritical Fluids. 2018, 134: 228-233.
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