Multifunctional Aerogels: A comprehensive review on types, synthesis and applications of aerogels
Aerogels are lightweight solid materials that are prepared from organic or inorganic
materials or as composites and are explored as advanced materials for various applications …
materials or as composites and are explored as advanced materials for various applications …
Aerogels in passive solar thermal desalination: a review
Driven by renewable energy, solar-thermal technology holds promising potential for effective
freshwater production with a reduced carbon footprint. In this technology, solar energy is …
freshwater production with a reduced carbon footprint. In this technology, solar energy is …
Functionality and applicability of starch-based films: An eco-friendly approach
The accumulation of high amounts of petro-based plastics is a growing environmental
devastation issue, leading to the urgent need to innovate eco-safe packaging materials at an …
devastation issue, leading to the urgent need to innovate eco-safe packaging materials at an …
Polysaccharide‐based porous biopolymers for enhanced bioaccessibility and bioavailability of bioactive food compounds: Challenges, advances, and opportunities
Bioactive food compounds, such as lycopene, curcumin, phytosterols, and resveratrol, have
received great attention due to their potential health benefits. However, these bioactive …
received great attention due to their potential health benefits. However, these bioactive …
Development of food-grade oleogel via the aerogel-templated method: Oxidation stability, astaxanthin delivery and emulsifying application
Templates for the fabrication of food-grade oleogels were prepared by freeze-drying of whey
protein isolate (WPI)–carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) heat-set hydrogels, and the effect of …
protein isolate (WPI)–carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) heat-set hydrogels, and the effect of …
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 …
[HTML][HTML] Pectin-based aerogel particles for drug delivery: Effect of pectin composition on aerogel structure and release properties
In this work, nanostructured pectin aerogels were prepared via a sol-gel process and
subsequent drying under supercritical conditions. To this end, three commercially available …
subsequent drying under supercritical conditions. To this end, three commercially available …
The potential of supercritical drying as a “green” method for the production of food-grade bioaerogels: A comprehensive critical review
Bioaerogels or biopolymer-based aerogels are emerging as eco-friendly and sustainable
alternatives to inorganic aerogels. Aerogels are porous, lightweight and interconnected …
alternatives to inorganic aerogels. Aerogels are porous, lightweight and interconnected …
Polysaccharide-based edible gels as functional ingredients: Characterization, applicability, and human health benefits
Nowadays, edible materials such as polysaccharides have gained attention due to their
valuable attributes, especially gelling property. Polysaccharide-based edible gels (PEGs) …
valuable attributes, especially gelling property. Polysaccharide-based edible gels (PEGs) …
Improving the functionality of biodegradable food packaging materials via porous nanomaterials
Non‐biodegradability and disposal problems are the major challenges associated with
synthetic plastic packaging. This review article discusses a new generation of …
synthetic plastic packaging. This review article discusses a new generation of …