Silica Aerogel Composites Novel Fabrication Methods
This book explores the improvement in thermal insulation properties of protein-based silica aerogel composites fabricated by a novel, inexpensive and feasible method. The resulting material exhibits polymeric foam behavior including high compressibility,
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Mahesh Sachithanadam Sunil Chandrakant Joshi
Silica Aerogel Composites Novel Fabrication Methods
Engineering Materials
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Mahesh Sachithanadam Sunil Chandrakant Joshi
Silica Aerogel Composites Novel Fabrication Methods
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Sunil Chandrakant Joshi Nanyang Technological University Singapore Singapore
Mahesh Sachithanadam Nanyang Technological University Singapore Singapore
ISSN 1612-1317 Engineering Materials ISBN 978-981-10-0438-4 DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-0440-7
ISSN 1868-1212
(electronic)
ISBN 978-981-10-0440-7
(eBook)
Library of Congress Control Number: 2015960417 © Springer Science+Business Media Singapore 2016 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by SpringerNature The registered company is Springer Science+Business Media Singapore Pte Ltd.
Preface
The proposed monograph is about silica aerogel composites. Silica aerogels are known for their excellent thermal insulation properties in many industrial applications. This monograph explores novel but practical approach to fabrication of silica aerogel composites so as to push their application boundaries beyond thermal insulation. Protein-based silica aerogel composites are fabricated via inexpensive and feasible methodologies. These products exhibit polymeric foam-like behavior consisting of high compressibility, superhydrophobicity, and excellent strain recovery in addition to the low thermal conductivity and density. The fabrication methodologies are explained in detail and comprehended as flowcharts for reference. This monograph will give readers another perspective to composite fabrication other than the known traditional ones and explore the endless ways of altering the compositions to modify the properties of the silica aerogel composites. Applications of these new and novel composites could be diverse and range from pharmaceutical to aerospace to oil and gas ind
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