aerogel – TechConnect Briefs

Utilization of Aerogel Materials and Systems in the Building Envelopes of Tomorrow

Jelle B.P., Gao T., Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) / SINTEF Building and Infrastructure, NO

Building envelopes incorporating aerogel materials may exploit miscellaneous properties of the aerogels such as a very low thermal conductivity, lightweight properties due the air-filled low-density aerogel structure, and the possibility of utilizing solar radiation as [...]

Development and Investigation of New Materials and Technologies for Utilization in Zero Emission Buildings

Jelle B.P., Gao T., Ng S., Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) / SINTEF Building and Infrastructure, NO

The demand for zero emission buildings (ZEB) and energy-producing buildings is increasing along with the growing focus on material resource abundance and scarcity, energy efficiency, renewable and non-polluting energy sources and carriers, and environmental impact. [...]

Structural Determination of Silica-Based Fire-Proof Heat Insulation

Oya N., Kawajiri Y., Kitajima H., Matsumoto K., Sugiura K., Imae K., Imae Y., Imae K., Imae Y., Osaka Prefectural College of Technology, JP

There are urgent needs for fire-proof heat insulations that are particularly used for protection of electric cables in critical power plants. Those insulations must provide sufficient coverages to enormously long cables and even have reduced [...]

Development of a new thermally insulating and structural green concrete for lean constructions

Ng S., Jelle B.P., SINTEF, NO

Thermal insulation has always been a demanding requirement in energy efficient constructions, particularly at locations with harsher and more extreme climates. To optimize thermal insulation resistance, new insulation materials and solutions with low thermal conductivity [...]

Nano-structured Organically Modified Silica Thin Films for Functional Surfaces

Bayindir M., Yildirim A., Budunoglu H., Yaman M., Deniz H., Guler M.O., Bilkent University, TR

Organically modified silica (ormosil) nano-composites are unique materials that offer best of the both of organic polymers and inorganics, like mechanical flexibility together with good chemical durability [1]. Nano-porosity adds these hybrid materials extra-functionality (e.g., [...]

Synthesis of Sulfated and Carbon-Coated Al2O3 Aerogels and Their Activity in Dehydrochlorination of 1-Chlorobutane and (2-Chloroethyl)ethyl Sulfide

Bedilo A.F., Volodin A.M., Klabunde K.J., Boreskov Institute of Catalysis, RU

Alumina is widely used as a sorbent and catalyst support. These applications typically require high surface area, stability in the used environment and often the presence of specific groups on the surface. Many of these [...]

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