Silica Aerogel Composites

Silica Aerogel Composites: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications is an authoritative reference that delivers a comprehensive analysis of silica aerogel composites, integrating both foundational science and applied engineering. The book systematically covers the synthesis, fabrication, reinforcement, and surface modification of silica aerogels, providing a critical overview of their physicochemical, thermal, mechanical, optical, dielectric, and rheological properties. Key objectives include offering a holistic resource on the advances in material design and fabrication, elucidating the mechanisms underpinning property enhancements, and bridging the gap between laboratory research and industrial implementation. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic researchers, materials scientists and engineers, and other professionals working in materials science, chemistry, and nanotechnology, as well as those working in construction, aerospace, automotive, energy, and biomedical industries seeking innovations in advanced functional materials.

• Broad, interdisciplinary, and up-to-date coverage spanning fundamental science, synthesis, characterization, reinforcement, surface modification, and a spectrum of cutting-edge applications
• Includes emerging topics like super-hydrophobicity and radiative cooling
• Focus on sustainability, environmental impact, recycling and economic aspects
• Practical orientation, including methods, procedures, and real-world case studies in thermal insulation, biomedical, environmental, and EMI shielding