Aerogels are open, three-dimensional, porous materials characterized by outstanding
properties, such as low density, high porosity, and high surface area. They have been used …

By changing the acid scavenger from NEt 3 to NaHCO 3, two novel kinds of amine-
functionalized silsesquioxane (SQ)-based hybrid networks (PCS-N 1, PCS-N 2) with …

The implementation of silica aerogels (SAs) in numerous applications remains limited due to
their costly fabrication process and poor mechanical properties. In order to address these …

The recovery of gold from wastewater or electronic waste is significant due to its enormous
value in a variety of fields. An amine-functionalized silsesquioxane (SQ)-based hybrid …

Three-dimensional graphene based materials with superhydrophobic/superoleophilic
attributes are highly desirable for water treatment. The graphene aerogel (GA) was prepared …

The separation of oil from wastewater and materials for oil absorption are highly demanded
in the modern industrialization. For these purposes, silica aerogels with high hydrophobicity …

The deterioration of water bodies due to organic pollutants, arising from the discharge of
industrial wastewater, requires the development of new functional materials such as …

A series of porous silica materials coated with honeycomb-like magnesium silicate were
prepared under hydrothermal conditions, using natural one-dimensional porous attapulgite …

The development of advanced oil sorbents with superior thermal stability, high adsorption
capacity, and excellent reusability is crucial for addressing hot oil leakage challenges …

Aerogels, xerogels, and cryogels are sol-gel derived mesoporous materials with many
extraordinary properties such as low density, high porosity and tunable surface chemistry …