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Aerogel Introduction and Research

Exciting Aerogels…

Well, do you want to learn more about these aerogels? Then come along on a journey of discovery!

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Assignment:

You have already learned that aerogels are heat-insulating, but what other properties do they have? Find out and research what aerogels can be used for. You can share your results with others in the Community.

See you then and good luck!

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Aerogel-Quest

  • Quest Overview
  • Aerogel Introduction and Research
    • Blog Task: Applications for Aerogels
  • 1: What are aerogels?
  • 2: How are aerogels produced?
    • Blog Task: Where do gels occur in nature or in everyday products?
    • 2a: Gels
    • 2b: Experiment
    • Blog task: Drying results
    • 2c: Manufacturing Overview
    • 2d: Raw materials
    • 2e: Gelation
    • 2f: Solvent exchange
    • 2g: supercritical drying
  • 3: Properties and Applications
    • 3a: Properties of Aerogels
    • 3b: Applications of Aerogels
  • Study Orientation in the Field of Aerogels
  • Excursion: Can we produce aerogels by air drying? – Capillary forces
  • Excursion: Hydrogel Formation – Example of Alginate Gelation (Egg Box Mechanism)
  • Excursion: Solvent Exchange
  • Excursion: Supercritical Drying Explained Using the Phase Diagram
  • Excursion: Interesting facts about pores
  • Excursion: Interviews with Aerogel Researchers
  • German Download Material
  • English Download Material
  • Links to further aerogel pages
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