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1. An Introduction to Sol-Gel Processing for Aerogels

Authors : Saoirse Dervin, Suresh C. Pillai

Published in: Sol-Gel Materials for Energy, Environment and Electronic Applications

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Sol-gel processing facilitates effortless control of the composition, properties, and architecture of nanosystems. For this reason, the technology has been adapted as a popular route for the preparation of nanostructures. The process supports the preparation of intricate three-dimensional networks extended throughout a liquid phase (a gel) through the agglomeration of nanoparticles dispersed within a colloidal suspension (sol). In order to gain a greater understanding of the process before exploring the possible applications of the technology, this chapter outlines the activities involved in sol-gel processing. The formation of sol-gel materials is explained by briefly focusing on the mechanisms of hydrolysis and condensation, in addition to ageing and drying of wet gels. Sol-gel processing can be used to form a range of architectures from fibres and films to fine powders and monoliths, however this chapter will focus on sol-gel processing for aerogels specifically.

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Title: An Introduction to Sol-Gel Processing for Aerogels
Authors: Saoirse Dervin
Suresh C. Pillai
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Sol-Gel Materials for Energy, Environment and Electronic Applications
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-50142-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-50144-4

Copyright Year: 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-50144-4_1

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