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Aerogel; Material of Air
Ultra Light, Ultra Porous, Ultra Potential
Aerogels: Ultra-Light Materials for a Sustainable Future. Aerogels are an extraordinary class of materials known for being extremely light and highly porous, with more than 99% of their weight made up of air hence the name “Aerogel” or “air gel.” This unique structure gives them a large surface area while remaining incredibly lightweight.
Aerogels have been developed from a variety of materials, including synthetic silica, carbon, polymers, and nanocellulose. Nanocellulose, derived from renewable plant fibers, enables sustainable and eco friendly aerogels that are both strong and lightweight.
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Research at the University of Oulu (Karzarjeddi, 2025) demonstrated that nanocellulose aerogels can efficiently absorb oils and organic pollutants from water. When combined with magnetic nanoparticles, these aerogels can be easily collected and reused.
These properties make aerogels a promising tool for cleaning oil spills and industrial pollutants from oceans, helping to reduce the environmental impact of shipping, offshore oil operations, and other marine contaminants.
In my next post, I will introduce another cutting-edge application of aerogels: ultra advanced engineering insulation, opening new possibilities for designing lightweight, resilient, and high-performance materials for advanced industries.
source : Peyman Ezzati
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