Sol-gel derived silica: A review of polymer-tailored properties for energy and environmental applications
With the continuous growth in global population, energy demands are summoning the
development of novel materials with high specific surface areas (SSA) for energy and …
development of novel materials with high specific surface areas (SSA) for energy and …
Exploring the versatility of aerogels: broad applications in biomedical engineering, astronautics, energy storage, biosensing, and current progress
Aerogels are unique and extremely porous substances with fascinating characteristics such
as ultra-low density, extraordinary surface area, and excellent thermal insulation …
as ultra-low density, extraordinary surface area, and excellent thermal insulation …
incorporation of organic PCMs into textiles
Phase change materials (PCMs) were characterized to adsorb/release the thermal energy
during the phase transition process over a certain temperature range. The PCMs had been …
during the phase transition process over a certain temperature range. The PCMs had been …
Silica aerogel: Synthesis, characterization, applications, and recent advancements
AB Rashid, SI Shishir, MA Mahfuz… - Particle & Particle …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Silica aerogels have drawn considerable attention due to their low density (almost 95% of
the total volume is composed of air), hydrophobicity, optical transparency, low conductivity of …
the total volume is composed of air), hydrophobicity, optical transparency, low conductivity of …
Biomass modified boron nitride/polyimide hybrid aerogel supported phase change composites with superior energy storage capacity and improved flame retardancy …
Solar energy, as a renewable and environmentally friendly energy source, is a viable
alternative heat source for thermal storage. However, due to leakage, low photothermal …
alternative heat source for thermal storage. However, due to leakage, low photothermal …
Effects of NO2 aging on bismuth nanoparticles and bismuth-loaded silica xerogels for iodine capture
The capture of long-lived radioactive iodine (129 I) from oxidizing off-gasses produced from
reprocessing used nuclear fuel is paramount to human health and environmental safety …
reprocessing used nuclear fuel is paramount to human health and environmental safety …
Shape-stabilized PEGylated silica aerogel-composite as an energy saving building material
Balancing thermal and visual comfort in buildings necessitates effective insulation to
counteract heat loss and gain, especially with temperature variances. One promising …
counteract heat loss and gain, especially with temperature variances. One promising …
[HTML][HTML] Thermal analysis of PEG/metal particle-coated viscose fabric
The introduction of metal particles (MP) in the phase change materials (PCM) realizes the
highly efficient thermal energy storage. However, a suitable carrier is necessary for PCM/MP …
highly efficient thermal energy storage. However, a suitable carrier is necessary for PCM/MP …
Effect of hybrid sizings on the surface morphology, mechanical behavior of basalt fibers, and fiber/epoxy composite properties
In the present study, the basalt fibers (BFs) were treated with hybrid sizings consisting silane
coupling agent (3‐Glycidoxypropyl) trimethoxysilane, and silicon dioxide nanoparticles …
coupling agent (3‐Glycidoxypropyl) trimethoxysilane, and silicon dioxide nanoparticles …
Ultrasound-promoted synthesis of high-porosity silica aerogels using embedded recycled PET fibers
Silica aerogel is fabricated through replacement of solvent by the air, so that this stage is of
high relevance to achieve appropriate physical properties. Although, evaporation under …
high relevance to achieve appropriate physical properties. Although, evaporation under …