Structure-Processing-Property Study of Aerogel Composites
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2020) | Viewed by 7433
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Interests: polymer-based and composite aerogels; bio-based materials; recycling and recovery; flame retardancy; mechanical properties; fracture behaviour
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Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue, “Structure-Processing-Property Study of Aerogel Composites” will encompass the current understanding of structure–processing–property relationships as well as the recent advances in the synthesis, characterization and applications of the different types of composite aerogels. These highly porous materials combine outstanding properties such as low density, ultra-low thermal conductivity, great sorption capacity and high surface area. Multifunctionality can be obtained when small amounts of different fillers are dispersed in the aerogels. Therefore, interesting new properties such as fire resistance, electrical conductivity or magnetic properties can be imparted. Moreover, the relatively low mechanical properties and structural integrity of aerogels are commonly enhanced with the incorporation of reinforcements.
This special issue focuses on all types of composite aerogels, organic, inorganic and also including hybrid, reinforced or modified types but especially on how their properties are affected by the microstructure, composition and processing parameters of composite aerogels. Original research papers are solicited on recent developments in aerogel processing, characterization, structure and resulting properties. Articles and reviews dealing with new aerogel applications are also welcome.
This Special Issue is an initiative of the AERoGELS (CA18125 - Advanced Engineering and Research of aeroGels for Environment and Life Sciences) Action (https://cost-aerogels.eu) by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) that aims to boost the development of aerogels for biomedical and environmental applications by setting up a multidisciplinary knowledge-based network from technological, scientific and market points of view
Prof. Dr. Miguel Sanchez-Soto
Dr. Tobias Abt
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Aerogel Composites
- Structure-Processing-Property relationships
- Aerogel technology
- Fillers and nanofillers
- Hybrid materials
- Freeze and supercritical drying
- Multifunctional
- Porosity
- Thermal insulation
- Flame-retardant
- Applications
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