The effect of synthesis conditions and process parameters on aerogel properties
Aerogels are remarkable nanoporous materials with unique properties such as low density, high porosity, high specific surface area, and interconnected pore networks. In addition, their ability to be synthesized from various precursors such as inorganics, organics, or hybrid, and the tunability of th...
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| Published in: | Frontiers in chemistry Vol. 11; p. 1294520 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A
23-10-2023
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| Summary: | Aerogels are remarkable nanoporous materials with unique properties such as low density, high porosity, high specific surface area, and interconnected pore networks. In addition, their ability to be synthesized from various precursors such as inorganics, organics, or hybrid, and the tunability of their properties make them very attractive for many applications such as adsorption, thermal insulation, catalysts, tissue engineering, and drug delivery. The physical and chemical properties and pore structure of aerogels are crucial in determining their application areas. Moreover, it is possible to tailor the aerogel properties to meet the specific requirements of each application. This review presents a comprehensive review of synthesis conditions and process parameters in tailoring aerogel properties. The effective parameters from the dissolution of the precursor step to the supercritical drying step, including the carbonization process for carbon aerogels, are investigated from the studies reported in the literature. |
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| Bibliography: | ObjectType-Article-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-3 content type line 23 ObjectType-Review-1 Reviewed by: Mingzhan Wang, The University of Chicago, United States Pengcheng Chen, Princeton University, United States Edited by: Chenxuan Wang, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, China |
| ISSN: | 2296-2646 2296-2646 |
| DOI: | 10.3389/fchem.2023.1294520 |