Aerogels for Energy Saving and Storage in Bloomington, MN

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.