Nanomaterials possess superior optical, electrical, magnetic, mechanical, and thermal
properties, which have made them suitable for a multitude of applications. The present …

Energy saving has become a strategic goal in the whole world, that will lead to protect the
environment and conserve natural resources. The energy consumption in buildings for …

Ceramic aerogels are attractive for many applications due to their ultralow density, high
porosity, and multifunctionality but are limited by the typical trade-off relationship between …

Biological systems, adapted through millions of years of evolution with various functional
trade-offs, have emerged as a crucial source of inspiration for the design of advanced …

As thermal energy storage (TES) technologies gain more significance in the global energy
market, there is an increasing demand to improve their energy efficiency and, more …

A nanocomposite strategy for the combination of a polymerized silica precursor, such as
polyvinyltrimethoxysilane (P-VTMS), together with electrospun thermoplastic polyurethane …

Aerogels have been frequently reported in three-dimensional (3D) monolith bulk, granule,
and two-dimensional (2D) thin-film geometries. However, their commercialization has been …

Ice-templating technology holds great potential to construct industrial porous materials from
nanometers to the macroscopic scale for tailoring thermal, electronic, or acoustic transport …

Due to considerable carbon emissions in building sectors, sustainability transformation is
essential for power supply reliability, stability, grid-friendly interaction, and integration with e …

A comprehensive review of aerogel glazing systems is provided, focusing on the main
properties of interest in building applications. Both granular and monolithic forms are taken …