How advancing are mesoporous silica nanoparticles? A comprehensive review of the literature

S Porrang, S Davaran, N Rahemi… - International Journal …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
The application of mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) is ubiquitous in various
sciences. MSNs possess unique features, including the diversity in manufacturing by …

Mechanically strengthened aerogels through multiscale, multicompositional, and multidimensional approaches: A Review

VG Parale, T Kim, H Choi, VD Phadtare… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
In recent decades, aerogels have attracted tremendous attention in academia and industry
as a class of lightweight and porous multifunctional nanomaterial. Despite their wide …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of silica aerogel on thermal insulation and acoustic absorption of geopolymer foam composites: The role of aerogel particle size

YX Chen, KM Klima, HJH Brouwers, Q Yu - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Silica aerogel features super thermal insulating and excellent sound absorption. Although
the application of silica aerogel in building materials for energy saving has been …

Preparation of antifouling and highly hydrophobic cellulose nanofibers/alginate aerogels by bidirectional freeze-drying for water-oil separation in the ocean …

Q Liu, Y Liu, Q Feng, CC Chen, Z Xu - Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Oil spills frequently occur in the ocean, and adsorption is one of the effective ways to deal
with oil spills. Compared with other adsorbent materials, biomass aerogel has superior …

Controlled fabrication of the biomass cellulose aerogel@ ZIF-8 nanocomposite as efficient and recyclable adsorbents for methylene blue removal

G Wu, C Zhou, H Li, S Xia, Y Zhu, J Han… - Industrial Crops and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Design and fabrication of outstanding adsorbents for treating organic pollutants in
wastewater following green chemistry principles remain huge challenging. In this paper, a …

A high value utilization process for coal gasification slag: Preparation of high modulus sodium silicate by mechano-chemical synergistic activation

J Qu, J Zhang, H Li, S Li - Science of the Total Environment, 2021 - Elsevier
Coal gasification coarse slag (CGCS) is solid waste generated during coal gasification. The
mainly treatment method of CGCS is storage and landfill, which causes severe …

[HTML][HTML] Surface modification of miscanthus fiber with hydrophobic silica aerogel for high performance bio-lightweight concrete

YX Chen, Q Yu - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Bio-fiber reinforced cementitious material is now attracted widespread attention thanks to its
low carbon footprint and its advantages in energy conservation in buildings. However, the …

A critical review on three-dimensional cellulose-based aerogels: synthesis, physico-chemical characterizations and applications as adsorbents for heavy metals …

AD Gupta, N Kirti, P Katiyar, H Singh - Cellulose, 2023 - Springer
Pollution and contamination of water with heavy metals is a global challenge which
demands efficient, economic and sustainable solution. The grafting/addition of poly …

Flexible, high-temperature-resistant silica-polymer aerogel hybrids by templating polymethylsilsesquioxane microstructure with trace polyimide

X Wang, Z Zhang, Y Wang, WJ Malfait, S Zhao… - … Composites and Hybrid …, 2023 - Springer
Polymer-reinforced silica aerogel is one of the promising strategies to improve the weak
mechanical properties of silica aerogel. However, their high-temperature applications (> …

[HTML][HTML] Unveiling cutting-edge advances in high surface area porous materials for the efficient removal of toxic metal ions from water

PV Mane, RM Rego, PL Yap, D Losic… - Progress in Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
This review offers a comprehensive evaluation of an emerging category of adsorbing
materials known as high surface area materials (HSAMs) in the realm of water remediation …