Silica aerogels have a unique structure that makes them promising materials for variable
applications. However, they are brittle due to weak inter-particle necks, and also expensive …

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

In recent decades, aerogels have attracted tremendous attention in academia and industry
as a class of lightweight and porous multifunctional nanomaterial. Despite their wide …

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have attracted significant attention from researchers due to their
high specific strength and good extinction properties. In this study, Al 2 O 3–SiO 2 aerogel …

Glass fiber reinforced composite aerogel felt is an important thermal insulation material, but
its thermal insulation performance is often compromised due to the limitation of preparation …

Fiber reinforcement is an effective method to improve the inherent brittleness of conventional
aerogels. However, high-density and complex preparation processes plague fiber …

Silica aerogels are widely used in many fields for thermal insulation, such as building
insulation, electric power energy, energy storage systems, and high-temperature thermal …

Silica aerogels are viewed as potential thermal insulation materials because they are highly
porous, adiabatic and lightweight. The lack of mechanical strength and hygroscopicity are …

It is challenging to quantitatively predict the insulation degradation of porous materials
caused by moisture absorption. A multiscale solution is proposed in this work. The …

Amidst escalating fuel expenses and growing concerns over greenhouse gas pollution, the
adoption of renewable alternative energy sources has become increasingly imperative. In …