Polymer/Carbon-Based Hybrid Aerogels: Preparation, Properties and Applications

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Polymer Chemistry

Background:

• Aerogels are synthetic porous materials with intact nanostructures.
• Polymer aerogels, derived from natural or synthetic polymers, offer unique properties like high surface area and low density.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a comprehensive review of recent advancements in polymer and carbon-based aerogels.
• To discuss their preparation, structures, properties, and potential applications.
• To identify technical challenges and suggest future research directions.

Main Methods:

• Review of recent literature on polymer and carbon-based aerogels.
• Analysis of preparation techniques, structural characteristics, and material properties.
• Exploration of applications in energy storage, adsorption, thermal insulation, and flame retardancy.

Main Results:

• Polymer aerogels exhibit promising properties for various applications.
• Derived carbon-based aerogels show significant potential in energy storage and thermal management.
• Recent progress has been made in tailoring aerogel structures and properties.

Conclusions:

• Polymer and carbon-based aerogels are versatile materials with broad application potential.
• Further research is needed to overcome technical challenges in their development and large-scale production.
• Future directions include optimizing synthesis and exploring novel applications.