Extreme climates have become frequent nowadays, causing increased heat stress in human
daily life. Personal thermal management (PTM), a technology that controls the human body's …

The ambition of human beings to create a comfortable environment for work and life in a
sustainable way has triggered a great need for advanced thermal insulation materials in …

Ceramic aerogels are gaining increasing attention due to their low density, high‐
temperature resistance, and excellent chemical stability. However, conventional ceramic …

The unsatisfactory properties of ceramic aerogels when subjected to thermal shock, such as
strength degradation and structural collapse, render them unsuitable for use at large thermal …

Elastic aerogels can dissipate aerodynamic forces and thermal stresses by reversible
slip** or deforming to avoid sudden failure caused by stress concentration, making them …

The emerging concept of aerogel composite phase change materials (PCMs) represents a
promising approach for thermal energy storage and utilization. However, the thermal storage …

Aerogels, as kinetic energy absorbing materials, can find crucial applications for
safeguarding in transportation, sports, buildings, construction, and aerospace. However, the …

Aerogel fibers are good thermal insulators, suitable for weaving, and show potential as the
next generation of intelligent textiles that can effectively reduce heat consumption for …

The unique features of silica aerogel, such as its high specific surface area, low density
(95% air), hydrophobicity, low thermal conductivity, and optical transparency, have attracted …

Silica aerogels have attracted extensive attention owing to their exceptional porous
structures and crucial applications for sustainable environments. However, the inherent …