State-of-the-Art and Prospective of Aerogels
Kaushalya Bhakara, Parul Khuranab, Sheenam Thataic, Dinesh Kumara
The term aerogel is used for the cluster of materials, which exhibits definite geometry and certain properties with no set chemical formula. The astonishing physical properties such as non-toxic, high porosity with a large surface area, comparatively lightweight with other solids, inflammable insulation material. The sol-gel process implies the synthesis of aerogel. The composition of aerogel is controlled by some factors such as starting material, catalyst, and conditions of the preparation method. The physical and chemical properties of aerogel make it an interesting material for textiles, aerospace engineering, construction material and especially for energy-efficient retrofitting opportunities of residential buildings. In this chapter preparation methods of aerogel, state-of-the-art properties, and preparation of aerogel and future perspective of aerogels are discussed.
Keywords
Aerogel, Nanoporous, Sol-Gel Process, Thermal Insulation, Surface Modification
Published online 9/20/2020, 22 pages
Citation: Kaushalya Bhakara, Parul Khuranab, Sheenam Thataic, Dinesh Kumara, State-of-the-Art and Prospective of Aerogels, Materials Research Foundations, Vol. 84, pp 250-271, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644900994-11
Part of the book on Aerogels I
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