Advanced Aerogels: Innovations and Applications in Sustainable Technologies
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2024 | Viewed by 211
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Interests: synthesis and characterization of nanobiomaterials; polymers; pharmaceutical nanotechnology; drug delivery; anti-biofilm surfaces; nanomodified surfaces; natural products
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of the journal is dedicated to exploring the latest advancements in aerogel technology, emphasizing their innovative applications and role in promoting sustainability. We invite original research papers, reviews, and case studies that highlight recent developments in aerogel synthesis, characterization, and commercial uses. Key topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the use of aerogels in energy efficiency (e.g., insulation, energy storage), environmental remediation (e.g., water purification, air filtration), and novel applications in biomedical devices and lightweight structural composites. The issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in aerogel research and its potential to drive progress in various high-impact fields. Contributions that address the challenges of scalability, cost-effectiveness, and functional integration of aerogels into existing systems are particularly welcome.
Dr. Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu
Prof. Dr. Dan Eduard Mihəiescu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- aerogel synthesis
- aerogel applications
- sustainable materials
- thermal insulation
- energy storage
- environmental remediation
- aerogel composites
- lightweight materials
- biomedical aerogels
- cost-effective aerogels
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