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  • Nanotechnology

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  • Aerogels are defined by their unique geometric structure, applicable to diverse materials and applications.
  • Nanoparticles, defined by their geometry, are widely studied with numerous types available from colloidal synthesis.
  • Many applications require assembling nanoparticles into macroscopic structures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present developments enabling the fusion of colloidal nanoparticles and aerogel synthesis.
  • To enable the creation of macroscopic porous structures from nanoparticles.

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  • Controlled destabilization of pre-formed nanoparticles.
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