HNTs/SiO2 dual-network aerogels with improved strength and thermal insulation

• Main Authors: Liu, Hongli, Li, Shixiong, Li, Hongyan, Chen, Zhong, Li, Jing, Li, Yajing
• Other Authors: School of Materials Science & Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Engineering::Materials; Dual-network Aerogels; Halloysite Nanotubes
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/136724
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Dual-network aerogels (HPSA) with improved mechanical property and thermal insulation were prepared by vacuum impregnation of HNTs/PVA aerogels (the first network aerogel, HPA) in tetraethoxysilane (TEOS). Scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy...