Journal of Leather Science and Engineering (Sep 2021)

Preparation of aerogel and its application progress in coatings: a mini overview

  • Berhanu Telay Mekonnen,
  • Wei Ding,
  • Haiteng Liu,
  • Song Guo,
  • Xiaoyan Pang,
  • Zhiwen Ding,
  • Mohammed Hussein Seid

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s42825-021-00067-y
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 3, no. 1
pp. 1 – 16

Abstract

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Abstract Aerogels are predominantly mesoporous, extremely lightweight, low density (∼ 0.003 g/cm3) and thermally insulating materials. Over the years, aerogels have gained increasing attention due to their extraordinary properties (light, heat, sound, electricity and force) and application potentials in varieties of fields. Several studies have been carried out regarding aerogel preparation and its applications in coatings on different substrates. In this review, an overview of aerogels preparation and their application progress in coatings of most common substrates is presented. Attention is paid to aerogel coatings of textiles, leather, and substrates other than leather and textiles for special functionalities that could address the application progress in coatings. This review will help to inspire scientists and engineers towards novel aerogel materials and technologies to boost the industrial fabrication of flexible advanced materials.

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