Metal Aerogels James Anderson Philip Domondon Nick Catelani Fall 2010 Engineering 45 SRJC December 1, 2010
What is Aerogel? Is essentially the solid framework of a gel A class of porous, solid materials that exhibit extreme material properties
Properties Extremely low density Very good thermal insulator High specific surface area Lowest dielectric constant
Introducing Metal Aerogels! Inorganic cousins of the more common Silica Aerogel Until very recently, Metal Aerogels did not exist!
What are its properties? High specific surface area ( m 2 /g) Electrically conductive! Enhanced catalytic activity Surprisingly capable thermal insulator
How is metal aerogel made? Combustion synthesis Dealloying Nanosmelting
Applications Hydrogen storage Antimicrobial scaffolds Magnetic media X-Ray optics
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