Aerogels I: Preparation Properties and Applications: 84 (Materials Research Foundations)

This book focuses on aerogels and their applications in such areas as energy storage thermal storage catalysis water splitting and environmental remediation. The materials covered include nanocellulose- porous- silica- hybrid silica- carbon- graphene- and magnetic aerogels. Ways of modulating the pore structure of aerogels are presented as well as surface modifications and the application of coatings. Future perspectives focus on functional foods thickeners stabilizers and scaffolding in tissue repair.Keywords: Aerogels Nanocellulose Aerogels Non-Silicate Aerogels Organic Aerogels Composite Hybrid Aerogels Carbon-based and Graphene-based Aerogels Biogels Hybrid Silica-based Aerogels Energy Storage Thermal Storage Catalysis Water Splitting Environmental Remediation Absorbents Gas Filters Packaging Materials Electrical Devices Thermal Insulations Fire Retardants Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications Functional Foods Thickeners Stabilizers Scaffolding in Tissue Repair.