
Aerogels for Energy Saving and Storage
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Aerogels for Energy Saving and Storage
About this book
Explore the energy storage applications of a wide variety of aerogels made from different materials
In Aerogels for Energy Saving and Storage, an expert team of researchers delivers a one-stop resource covering the state-of-the-art in aerogels for energy applications. The book covers their morphology, properties, and processability and serves as a valuable resource for researchers and professionals working in materials science and environmentally friendly energy and power technology.
The authors offer a comprehensive review of highly efficient energy applications of aerogels that bridges the gap between engineering, science, and chemistry and advances the field of materials development. They provide a Life Cycle Assessment of aerogels in energy systems, as well as discussions of their impact on the environment. Aerogel synthesis, characterization, fabrication, morphology, properties, energy-related applications, and simulations are all explored, and likely future research directions are provided.
Readers will also find:
- A thorough introduction to aerogels in energy, including state-of-the-art advancements and challenges newly encountered
- Comprehensive explorations of chitin-based and cellulose-derived aerogels, as well as lignin-, clay-, and carbon nanotube-based aerogels
- Practical discussions of organic, natural, and inorganic aerogels, with further analyses of the lifecycle of aerogels
- In-depth examinations of the theory, modeling, and simulation of aerogels
Perfect for chemical and environmental engineers, Aerogels for Energy Saving and Storage will also earn a place in the libraries of chemistry and materials science researchers in academia and industry.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Table of Contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- List of Contributors
- Preface
- 1 The History, Physical Properties, and EnergyâRelated Applications of Aerogels
- 2 Aerogels and Their Composites in Energy Generation and Conversion Devices
- 3 Metal Aerogels for Energy Storage and Conversion
- 4 Aerogels Using Polymer Composites
- 5 Epoxide Related Aerogels; SolâGel Synthesis, Property Studies and Energy Applications
- 6 CNTâBased Aerogels and Their Applications
- 7 SilicaâBased Aerogels for Building Transparent Components
- 8 Inorganic Aerogels and Their Composites for Thermal Insulation in White Goods
- 9 Natural PolymerâBased Aerogels for Filtration Applications
- 10 Organic and Carbon Aerogels
- 11 Carbonaceous Aerogels for Fuel Cells and Supercapacitors
- 12 Aerogels for Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Production
- 13 ClayâBased Aerogel Composites
- 14 Hybrid Aerogels for Energy Saving Applications
- 15 Porous GrapheneâBased Aerogels for Batteries
- 16 Theoretical Modeling of the Thermal and Mechanical StructureâProperty Relationships in Aerogels
- 17 Aerogels in Energy: State of Art and New Challenges
- Index
- End User License Agreement