Hybrid Green Aerogels: Processing and Morphology

Kow Kien-Woh, Rozita Yusoff

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Abstract

Hybrid bio-based aerogels exhibit enhanced synergistic properties as compared to their corresponding constituents. The technology has attracted increasing research interests, particularly as these syntheses lead to formation of various microstructures with different properties of the composite. In this chapter, the recent developments in hybrid bio-based aerogels are introduced, including the use of new precursors, doping techniques, and microstructure, as well as morphology of composites. Applications of the new precursors such as collagen, xyloglucan, pectin, lignin, aniline, polypyrrole, graphene oxide and halloysite nanotubes are discussed separately. Detailed syntheses of hybrid bio-based aerogels are elaborated in the stages of sol formation, gelation, doping and drying. Micrographic images are categorized based on the microstructures of the hybrid aerogels, where the formation of each type of microstructure is illustrated and discussed. At the end of the chapter, a new technique, called synchrotron X-ray tomography is introduced, which is able to probe the degree of anisotropy of the hybrid aerogels.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCatalyst-free Organic Synthesis
EditorsSabu Thomas, Laly A. Pothan, Rubie Mavelil-Sam
PublisherRoyal Society of Chemistry
Pages103-128
Number of pages26
Edition58
ISBN (Electronic)9781782624127, 9781782625186, 9781782629344
ISBN (Print)9781782627654, 9781782628552, 9781782628804, 9781782629634
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018

Publication series

NameRSC Green Chemistry
Number58
Volume2018-January
ISSN (Print)1757-7039
ISSN (Electronic)1757-7047

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Pollution
  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

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