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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Aerospace Engineering

Background:

  • Aerogels offer excellent thermal insulation but suffer from anisotropic performance and poor mechanical stability under extreme temperatures.
  • Existing aerogels exhibit high axial thermal conductivity and structural collapse, limiting their application in demanding environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a lightweight, isotropic thermal insulation aerogel with enhanced mechanical stability and multi-functional properties.
  • To mimic the wall-septa microstructure of cuttlebone for improved aerogel performance.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of cuttlebone-inspired MXene aerogels (CMA) using freeze casting of Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets, montmorillonite nanosheets, cellulose nanofibers, and polyvinyl alcohol.
  • Characterization of thermal conductivity, mechanical stability, sensing response, fire resistance, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding.

Main Results:

  • The CMA exhibited ultralow thermal conductivity (17.1 mW m⁻¹ K⁻¹ radial, 19.7 mW m⁻¹ K⁻¹ axial) and isotropic performance.
  • The material demonstrated rapid sensing, robust fire resistance, and excellent EMI shielding (~61 dB).
  • Structural integrity and EMI shielding remained stable across a wide temperature range (-196°C to 1300°C).

Conclusions:

  • The cuttlebone-inspired MXene aerogel (CMA) presents a promising alternative for advanced thermal insulation and multi-functional applications.
  • Its isotropic nature, mechanical robustness, and stability under extreme conditions address key limitations of conventional aerogels.