ceramic aerogels

The latest trends in ceramic aerogels for energy storage and thermal managemen

<p>Energy  storage  and thermal  management  are  important  areas in which ceramic aerogels have  a  substantial impact in  modern society.  Surnano's aeroceramics,  or ceramic  aerogels, store energy  in  a  high-capacity and sustainable  way that  is adaptable  to  many energy storage  applications.  In  addition,  these aerogels  are employed  in the thermal  management  of electronics,  allowing  devices  to  function at their ideal temperatures  and therefore increasing their performance  and  lifetime.  With Surnano's new technology for  ceramic aerogels  that is no  longer a problem  and industries can be  out  in front  looking sexy  with  the  most advanced  next  generation  of  energy storage and thermal  management.</p> 

Are ceramic aerogels the future of sustainable materials?

<p>Ceramic  aerogels are a  class of  material  that  is very  promising  for  the  future  of  sustainable  materials  handling.  These  aerogels  are  lightweight  and  strong,  along  with  having  great  insulation  properties. They  could have  applications ranging  from  building  insulation to  aerospace technology.  With an  ever  increasing emphasis  on  sustainability  and  limiting  our carbon  footprint,  ceramic  aerogels  offer  a  promising  option that  is both  sustainable  and efficient.</p> 

How are ceramic aerogels made and why are they so effective?

<p>Ceramic aerogels are produced from a  process  involving sol-gel  chemistry.  This  entails converting a liquid  precursor into  a  gel  and,  subsequently,  concurrenfly) the  removal of the  liquid to  give  a  solid material having anatural  microporous  structure. As  a result,  the  aerogel  is  99% air,  extremely  light.  Ceramic  aerogels are  also  super  lightweight:  Yet they’re  extremely  strong  and  very  thermally insulating. Because  the  porous structure  seals  air  molecules  in, and they  do  not  allow heat  to  pass; it is a very  good  insulator.</p>