A review of aerogels and their application as a multi-functional building material
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Article Title | A review of aerogels and their application as a multi-functional building material |
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ERA Journal ID | 124777 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | |
Author | Zhuge, Yan |
Journal Title | Applied Mechanics and Materials |
Journal Citation | 253-255, pp. 564-567 |
Number of Pages | 4 |
Year | 2013 |
Publisher | Trans Tech Publications |
Place of Publication | Zurich, Switzerland |
ISSN | 1660-9336 |
1662-7482 | |
1662-7490 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.253-255.564 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.scientific.net |
Abstract | This paper will provide a review of the current research on the material characterisation and mechanical behaviour of polymer enhanced silica aerogels. Aerogels have been in existence for many years; however, the engineering applications of aerogels have been limited due to their poor mechanical behaviour. Recently a new type of polymer enhanced silica aerogel, a nanostructured form of silica has been developed. The new material is having a low density, very low thermal conductivity, excellent acoustic insulation and high mechanical which makes it ideal for energy efficient building material. This paper will discuss the start-of-the-art development of this material and issues to apply the material in energy efficient buildings. |
Keywords | aerogels; construction materials; nano materials; solid mechanics |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 400505. Construction materials |
401706. Numerical modelling and mechanical characterisation | |
401707. Solid mechanics | |
Public Notes | Permanent restricted access to published version due to publisher copyright policy. |
Byline Affiliations | Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fibre Composites |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q1qy0/a-review-of-aerogels-and-their-application-as-a-multi-functional-building-material
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