A Review of Aerogels and Their Application as a Multi-functional Building Material

Abstract:

This paper will provide a review of the current research on the material characterisation and mechanical behaviour of polymer enhanced silica aerogels. Aerogels have been in existence for many years; however, the engineering applications of aerogels have been limited due to their poor mechanical behaviour. Recently a new type of polymer enhanced silica aerogel, a nanostructured form of silica has been developed. The new material is having a low density, very low thermal conductivity, excellent acoustic insulation and high mechanical which makes it ideal for energy efficient building material. This paper will discuss the start-of-the-art development of this material and issues to apply the material in energy efficient buildings.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 253-255)
• Pages: 564-567
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.253-255.564
• Online since: December 2012
• Authors: Zhu Ge Yan
• Keywords: Aerogels, Construction Materials, Nanomaterial, Solid Mechanics

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