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<p>List of Contributors xv</p> <p>Preface xix</p> <p><b>1 The History, Physical Properties, and Energy-Related Applications of Aerogels 1</b><br /><i>Ai Du and Chengbin Wu</i></p> <p>1.1 Definition and History of the Aerogels 1</p> <p>1.2 The Physics Properties of the Aerogels 5</p> <p>1.3 Energy-Related Aerogel Applications 16</p> <p>1.4 Prospects 19</p> <p><b>2 Aerogels and Their Composites in Energy Generation and Conversion Devices 38</b><br /><i>Juno A. Rose, Aruchamy Kanakaraj, and Nataraj Sanna Kotrappanavar</i></p> <p>2.1 Introduction to Aerogels 38</p> <p>2.2 Strategies for Development of Aerogel Materials 40</p> <p>2.3 Chemistry and Mechanisms of Aerogels Formation 44</p> <p>2.4 Drying Techniques 46</p> <p>2.5 Properties and Characterization 48</p> <p>2.6 Applications of Aerogel in Energy Storage and Energy Saving 48</p> <p>2.7 Summary and Future Prospects 57</p> <p><b>3 Metal Aerogels for Energy Storage and Conversion 61</b><br /><i>Ran Du</i></p> <p>3.1 Introduction of Metal Aerogels 61</p> <p>3.2 Characterizations 63</p> <p>3.3 Synthesis Methodologies 65</p> <p>3.4 Energy-Related Applications 77</p> <p><b>4 Aerogels Using Polymer Composites 90</b><br /><i>Wei Fan, Jin Tian, and Tianxi Liu</i></p> <p>4.1 Introduction 90</p> <p>4.2 Preparation of Polymer-Based Aerogels 92</p> <p>4.3 Several Common Polymer Aerogels and Their Composites 98</p> <p>4.4 Applications of Polymer Aerogel Composites 108</p> <p>4.5 Conclusions and Outlook 119</p> <p><b>5 Epoxide Related Aerogels; Sol-Gel Synthesis, Property Studies and Energy Applications 128</b><br /><i>Mahmoud Khalil and Houssam El-Rassy</i></p> <p>5.1 Overview of Epoxide Aerogels 128</p> <p>5.2 Synthesis and Drying Technique 130</p> <p>5.3 Epoxide-assisted Aerogels 139</p> <p>5.4 Aerogels Properties and Characterization 145</p> <p>5.5 Some Applications and Examples 158</p> <p>5.6 Summary 161</p> <p><b>6 CNT-Based Aerogels and Their Applications 169</b><br /><i>Zili Li and Zhiqun Lin</i></p> <p>6.1 Introduction 169</p> <p>6.2 The Fundamental Principle of Preparing CNT-based Aerogels 170</p> <p>6.3 Strategies for Preparation of CNT-based Aerogels 171</p> <p>6.4 Applications 180</p> <p>6.5 Conclusions and Perspectives 189</p> <p><b>7 Silica-Based Aerogels for Building Transparent Components 197</b><br /><i>Cinzia Buratti, Elisa Belloni, Francesca Merli, Costanza Vittoria Fiorini, Piergiovanni Domenighini, and Michele Zinzi</i></p> <p>7.1 Introduction 197</p> <p>7.2 Silica Aerogels Production 197</p> <p>7.3 Silica Aerogel Properties 204</p> <p>7.4 Energy Performance of Silica Aerogels in Buildings 216</p> <p>7.5 Applications 226</p> <p>7.6 Conclusions 228</p> <p>7.7 Outlook 229</p> <p><b>8 Inorganic Aerogels and Their Composites for Thermal Insulation in White Goods 237</b><br /><i>Özge Payanda Konuk, Orçun Yücel, and Can Erkey</i></p> <p>8.1 Introduction 237</p> <p>8.2 Heat Transfer Mechanisms in Aerogels 245</p> <p>8.3 Inorganic Aerogels and Their Composites in White Goods 254</p> <p>8.4 Conclusions 261</p> <p><b>9 Natural Polymer-Based Aerogels for Filtration Applications 267</b><br /><i>Mahaveer A. Halakarni, M. Manohara Halanur , and Sanna Kotrappanavar Nataraj</i></p> <p>9.1 Introduction 267</p> <p>9.2 Material Option for the Preparation of Aerogel 269</p> <p>9.3 Application of Aerogels in Water Purification 271</p> <p>9.4 Conclusion and Future Prospect 282</p> <p><b>10 Organic and Carbon Aerogels 291</b><br /><i>Marina Schwan and Barbara Milow</i></p> <p>10.1 Introduction 291</p> <p>10.2 Overview on Organic Aerogels 293</p> <p>10.3 Application of Organic Aerogels for Energy Saving 305</p> <p>10.4 Overview on Organic-based Carbon Aerogels 308</p> <p>10.5 Applications of Organic-Based Carbon Aerogels for Energy Saving and Storage 313</p> <p>10.6 Summary and Outlook 319</p> <p><b>11 Carbonaceous Aerogels for Fuel Cells and Supercapacitors 331</b><br /><i>Meryem Samanci Ayse Bayrakceken Yurtcan</i></p> <p>11.1 Introduction 331</p> <p>11.2 Carbonaceous Materials 332</p> <p>11.3 Carbonaceous Aerogels 335</p> <p>11.4 Fuel Cells 342</p> <p>11.5 Supercapacitors 351</p> <p>11.6 Conclusions 373</p> <p><b>12 Aerogels for Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Production 386</b><br /><i>Arun Prasad Murthy</i></p> <p>12.1 Introduction 386</p> <p>12.2 Application of Aerogels in Hydrogen Evolution Reaction 389</p> <p>12.3 Application of Aerogels in Oxygen Evolution Reaction 395</p> <p>12.4 Application of Aerogels for Overall Water Splitting 399</p> <p>12.5 Concluding Remarks 402</p> <p><b>13 Clay-Based Aerogel Composites 407</b><br /><i>Basim Abu-Jdayil, Bilkis Ajiwokewu, Safa Ahmed, and Saheed Busura</i></p> <p>13.1 Introduction 407</p> <p>13.2 Synthesis Techniques of Clay Aerogels Composites 410</p> <p>13.3 Properties of Clay Aerogels 411</p> <p>13.4 Enhancement Techniques of Clay Aerogels 418</p> <p>13.5 Applications and Integration Techniques of Clay Aerogel Composites 424</p> <p>13.6 Economy and Limitations of Clay Aerogel and Composites 424</p> <p>13.7 Future Direction of Research 425</p> <p>13.8 Conclusions 426</p> <p><b>14 Hybrid Aerogels for Energy Saving Applications 430</b><br /><i>Nilay Gizli and Selay Sert Çok</i></p> <p>14.1 Introduction 430</p> <p>14.2 Silica-Based Hybrid Aerogels 431</p> <p>14.3 Thermal Properties of Hybrid Aerogels 437</p> <p>14.4 Hybrid Aerogels in Energy Saving Applications 440</p> <p>14.5 Conclusion and Future Perspective 440</p> <p><b>15 Porous Graphene-Based Aerogels for Batteries 447</b><br /><i>Maryam Hasanpour and Mohammad Hatami</i></p> <p>Graphic Abstract 447</p> <p>15.1 Introduction 448</p> <p>15.2 Preparation and Synthesized Method for Graphene-Based Aerogel 448</p> <p>15.3 Application of Graphene-Based Aerogels (GBAs) for Energy Storage Devices 449</p> <p>15.4 Conclusions 466</p> <p><b>16 Theoretical Modeling of the Thermal and Mechanical Structure-Property Relationships in Aerogels 473</b><br /><i>Ameya Rege and Barbara Milow</i></p> <p>16.1 Introduction 473</p> <p>16.2 Modeling the Thermal Structure-Property Relationships of Aerogels 474</p> <p>16.3 Modeling the Mechanical Structure-Property Relationships of Aerogels 481</p> <p>16.4 Outlook 490</p> <p><b>17 Aerogels in Energy: State of Art and New Challenges 497</b><br /><i>Golnoosh Abdeali and Ahmad Reza Bahramian</i></p> <p>17.1 Introduction 497</p> <p>17.2 Aerogel in Thermal and Electrical Energy 497</p> <p>17.3.2 Time-Temperature History 510</p> <p>17.4 Conclusions 513</p> <p>Acknowledgments 513</p> <p>References 514</p> <p>Index 517</p>

<p><b>Meldin Mathew,</b> is a Research Scholar at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala, India. <p><b>Hanna J. Maria, PhD,</b> is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala, India. <p><b>Ange Nzihou, PhD,</b> is Director of the RAPSODEE Research Center under the Joint Research Units of the French National Center for Scientific Research in Albi, France. <p><b>Sabu Thomas, PhD,</b> is Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala, India.

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