Silica aerogels are advanced materials with outstanding properties, including high specific
surface area and porosity, low thermal conductivity, density, dielectric constant, and …

Aerogels have been frequently reported in three-dimensional (3D) monolith bulk, granule,
and two-dimensional (2D) thin-film geometries. However, their commercialization has been …

In this study, a composite meta-absorber with a flexible size is proposed, and a genetic
algorithm is used to optimize the geometric dimensions under normal incidence and free …

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 …

Silicone aerogels are promising in efficient thermal insulating and oil absorbent materials
due to the low density, low thermal conductivity, and unique micro-/nano-porous structure …

Achieving the global energy sustainability plays a key role in the energy fields. Thermal
insulation materials play a vital role on this sustainability. There are different potential …

Silica aerogels have piqued the interest of researchers because of their distinct nanoporous
networks, composed of interconnected silica nanoparticles and high-volume nanosized …

The window of a building is a pivotal constituent as it conserves the connection between the
building's interior and exterior. High transmission is one of the foremost benchmarks for a …

Aerogels are unique and extremely porous substances with fascinating characteristics such
as ultra-low density, extraordinary surface area, and excellent thermal insulation …

While offering good thermal insulation, silica aerogels inclusion in cementitious matrices
compromises hugely the products' compressive strength. Enhancement of the mechanical …