Properties of Aerogels
Primarily due to their special pore structure, aerogels exhibit a variety of exceptional properties: they are ultra-lightweight, have extremely low thermal conductivity, and a high internal surface area. You can find out more in our article on Properties of Aerogels!
Applications of Aerogels
Due to their special properties, aerogels are suitable for a variety of applications, such as thermal and acoustic insulation or chemical catalysis. You can learn more about this in our article on Applications of Aerogels!
Working with Aerogels
Aerogels offer many possibilities for working with and researching them. If you are interested in research work, check out the Interviews with Aerogel Researchers from the Institute of Thermal Process Engineering at TUHH. If you would like to know which work in the field of aerogels might be suitable for you, take a closer look at our article on Study Orientation in the Field of Aerogels!