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.

Table of Contents:
List of Contributors xv Preface xix 1 The History, Physical Properties, and Energy-Related Applications of Aerogels 1 Ai Du and Chengbin Wu 1.1 Definition and History of the Aerogels 1 1.2 The Physics Properties of the Aerogels 5 1.3 Energy-Related Aerogel Applications 16 1.4 Prospects 19 References 21 2 Aerogels and Their Composites in Energy Generation and Conversion Devices 38 Juno A. Rose, Aruchamy Kanakaraj, and Nataraj Sanna Kotrappanavar 2.1 Introduction to Aerogels 38 2.2 Strategies for Development of Aerogel Materials 40 2.3 Chemistry and Mechanisms of Aerogels Formation 44 2.4 Drying Techniques 46 2.5 Properties and Characterization 48 2.6 Applications of Aerogel in Energy Storage and Energy Saving 48 2.7 Summary and Future Prospects 57 Acknowledgments 57 References 58 3 Metal Aerogels for Energy Storage and Conversion 61 Ran Du 3.1 Introduction of Metal Aerogels 61 3.2 Characterizations 63 3.3 Synthesis Methodologies 65 3.4 Energy-Related Applications 77 3.5 Conclusions 86 References 86 4 Aerogels Using Polymer Composites 90 Wei Fan, Jin Tian, and Tianxi Liu 4.1 Introduction 90 4.2 Preparation of Polymer-Based Aerogels 92 4.3 Several Common Polymer Aerogels and Their Composites 98 4.4 Applications of Polymer Aerogel Composites 108 4.5 Conclusions and Outlook 119 References 120 5 Epoxide Related Aerogels; Sol-Gel Synthesis, Property Studies and Energy Applications 128 Mahmoud Khalil and Houssam El-Rassy 5.1 Overview of Epoxide Aerogels 128 5.2 Synthesis and Drying Technique 130 5.3 Epoxide-assisted Aerogels 139 5.4 Aerogels Properties and Characterization 145 5.5 Some Applications and Examples 158 5.6 Summary 161 References 161 6 CNT-Based Aerogels and Their Applications 169 Zili Li and Zhiqun Lin 6.1 Introduction 169 6.2 The Fundamental Principle of Preparing CNT-based Aerogels 170 6.3 Strategies for Preparation of CNT-based Aerogels 171 6.4 Applications 180 6.5 Conclusions and Perspectives 189 References 189 7 Silica-Based Aerogels for Building Transparent Components 197 Cinzia Buratti, Elisa Belloni, Francesca Merli, Costanza Vittoria Fiorini, Piergiovanni Domenighini, and Michele Zinzi 7.1 Introduction 197 7.2 Silica Aerogels Production 197 7.3 Silica Aerogel Properties 204 7.4 Energy Performance of Silica Aerogels in Buildings 216 7.5 Applications 226 7.6 Conclusions 228 7.7 Outlook 229 References 230 8 Inorganic Aerogels and Their Composites for Thermal Insulation in White Goods 237 Özge Payanda Konuk, Orçun Yücel, and Can Erkey 8.1 Introduction 237 8.2 Heat Transfer Mechanisms in Aerogels 245 8.3 Inorganic Aerogels and Their Composites in White Goods 254 8.4 Conclusions 261 References 261 9 Natural Polymer-Based Aerogels for Filtration Applications 267 Mahaveer A. Halakarni, M. Manohara Halanur, and Sanna Kotrappanavar Nataraj 9.1 Introduction 267 9.2 Material Option for the Preparation of Aerogel 269 9.3 Application of Aerogels in Water Purification 271 9.4 Conclusion and Future Prospect 282 Acknowledgments 282 References 282 10 Organic and Carbon Aerogels 291 Marina Schwan and Barbara Milow 10.1 Introduction 291 10.2 Overview on Organic Aerogels 293 10.3 Application of Organic Aerogels for Energy Saving 305 10.4 Overview on Organic-based Carbon Aerogels 308 10.5 Applications of Organic-Based Carbon Aerogels for Energy Saving and Storage 313 10.6 Summary and Outlook 319 References 319 11 Carbonaceous Aerogels for Fuel Cells and Supercapacitors 331 Meryem Samanci and Ayse Bayrakçeken Yurtcan 11.1 Introduction 331 11.2 Carbonaceous Materials 332 11.3 Carbonaceous Aerogels 335 11.4 Fuel Cells 342 11.5 Supercapacitors 351 11.6 Conclusions 373 References 374 12 Aerogels for Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Production 386 Arun Prasad Murthy 12.1 Introduction 386 12.2 Application of Aerogels in Hydrogen Evolution Reaction 389 12.3 Application of Aerogels in Oxygen Evolution Reaction 395 12.4 Application of Aerogels for Overall Water Splitting 399 12.5 Concluding Remarks 402 References 403 13 Clay-Based Aerogel Composites 407 Basim Abu-Jdayil, Bilkis Ajiwokewu, Safa Ahmed, and Saheed Busura 13.1 Introduction 407 13.2 Synthesis Techniques of Clay Aerogels Composites 410 13.3 Properties of Clay Aerogels 411 13.4 Enhancement Techniques of Clay Aerogels 418 13.5 Applications and Integration Techniques of Clay Aerogel Composites 424 13.6 Economy and Limitations of Clay Aerogel and Composites 424 13.7 Future Direction of Research 425 13.8 Conclusions 426 References 426 14 Hybrid Aerogels for Energy Saving Applications 430 Nilay Gizli and Selay Sert Çok 14.1 Introduction 430 14.2 Silica-Based Hybrid Aerogels 431 14.3 Thermal Properties of Hybrid Aerogels 437 14.4 Hybrid Aerogels in Energy Saving Applications 440 14.5 Conclusion and Future Perspective 440 References 441 15 Porous Graphene-Based Aerogels for Batteries 447 Maryam Hasanpour and Mohammad Hatami Graphic Abstract 447 15.1 Introduction 448 15.2 Preparation and Synthesized Method for Graphene-Based Aerogel 448 15.3 Application of Graphene-Based Aerogels (GBAs) for Energy Storage Devices 449 15.4 Conclusions 466 References 466 16 Theoretical Modeling of the Thermal and Mechanical Structure-Property Relationships in Aerogels 473 Ameya Rege and Barbara Milow 16.1 Introduction 473 16.2 Modeling the Thermal Structure-Property Relationships of Aerogels 474 16.3 Modeling the Mechanical Structure-Property Relationships of Aerogels 481 16.4 Outlook 490 References 491 17 Aerogels in Energy: State of Art and New Challenges 497 Golnoosh Abdeali and Ahmad Reza Bahramian 17.1 Introduction 497 17.2 Aerogel in Thermal and Electrical Energy 497 17.3 Methodology for Energy Performance Analysis 509 17.4 Conclusions 513 Acknowledgments 513 References 514 Index 517