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    Khulna University of Engineering &

    Technology
    “Aerogel” lightest material on earth
    P R ES EN TED BY
    FUAD SADIK
    ROLL:2127016
    D E P T: MAT E RI A LS S CI E N CE & E N G I N E E RING
    Highlights Of today’s presentation
    •What is Aerogel •Disadvantage
    •History of Aerogels •Future of Aerogels
    •Composition •Conclusion
    •Types of Aerogel
    •Properties
    •Applications
    •Advantage
    What is Aerogel?
    •“Aero”= Air ; “Gel”= Part solid and part liquid
    •Aerogel= Air solid
    •An ultralight solid material
    •Highly porous, with air filling up to 99.8% of its volume
    •Composed of a network of interconnected nanostructures
    •Typically made from silica, carbon, or metal oxides
    History of Aerogels
    •Invented in 1931 by Samuel Stephens Kistler
    •Created as a result of a bet to replace liquid in gels with gas
    •Initial aerogels were made from silica

    Samuel Stephen Kistler was an American scientist and chemical


    engineer best know as the inventor of aerogel. One of the lightest
    know solid material
    Born: 26 March 1900, USA
    Died:1975
    Education: Stanford University
    Composition: How are Aerogels Made?
    •Sol-gel process: A precursor solution forms a gel, which is then dried
    under specific conditions
    •Supercritical drying: Liquid is extracted from the gel using a
    supercritical fluid like CO2, preventing structural collapse

    Fig: Sol–gel synthesis of aerogel Fig: Supercritical drying synthesis of aerogel


    Types of Aerogel
    •Silica aerogels : The most common type with applications in
    insulation and aerospace
    •Carbon aerogels : Known for their exceptional electrical conductivity
    •Metal oxide aerogels : Derived from organic polymers, offering
    flexibility and versatility
    •Other
    • Polymer
    • Cellulose
    Properties
    •Extremely low density; lightest •Flexibility
    •Remarkable thermal insulation •Low sound velocity
    •High porosity •Variable refractive index
    •Can be transparent, translucent, or
    opaque
    •Hardness
    •Hydrophobic
    Applications
    •Thermal Insulation :Aerogels can significantly reduce heat loss in
    buildings, pipelines, and spacecraft.
    •Filtration: Their high surface area makes them ideal for filtering
    liquids and gases, removing pollutants and contaminants.
    •Aerospace: Lightweight structure and excellent insulating properties
    make it ideal for space missions and aircraft
    •Oil spill cleanup
    •Textile Industries
    Advantages
    •Superlative Insulation
    •Lightweight
    •Thin Profile
    •Water Repellent
    •Durable
    •Natural construction materials
    •High fire protection
    Disadvantages
    •Higher Cost
    •Moisture Sensitivity
    •Health Concerns
    •Poor mechanical strength Strength
    •Fragile and brittle
    •Manufacturing Complexity
    Future Of Aerogels
    •Overcoming Brittleness
    •Expanding Applications
    • Sensors
    • Energy Production
    • Hydrogen Storage
    •Advanced Manufacturing
    • Microelectronics
    • Robotics
    •Composite Aerogels
    Conclusion
    •A marvel of modern science with remarkable properties
    •In preparation, supercritical dying is the most effective process
    •Potential to revolutionize various industries
    •Futuristic
    Reference
    ✓http://www.aerogel.org/
    ✓https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/materials-science/aerogels
    ✓https://materiability.com/portfolio/aerogels/
    ✓https://stardust.jpl.nasa.gov/
    ✓https://www.aerogel.com/about-aerogel/
    Thank
    You

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