Review of synthetic polymer-based thermal insulation materials in construction and building

S Cai, X Deng, J Beiyuan, X Chen, D Liu, D Lv… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Thermal insulation materials (TIMs) play a crucial role in reducing heat transfer, improving
energy efficiency, and reducing carbon emissions. Among the various types of TIMs …

Sub− 1 nm Nanowire Aerogels

Y Du, D Liu, R Du, Y Xiu, R Fu, X Yang… - Advanced Functional …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The emerging sub− 1 nm nanowires (SNWs) have received tremendous attention given their
intriguing properties and broad applications attributable to their ultrasmall feature size …

Preparation and hydrophobic modification of carboxymethyl chitosan aerogels and their application as an oil adsorption material

B He, Y Zhang, B Li, Y Chen, L Zhu - Journal of Environmental Chemical …, 2021 - Elsevier
Carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) aerogels were prepared through sol-gel combining with
freeze drying technology. The effects of CMCS concentration on the gelation time, volume …

Advanced aerogels from wool waste fibers for oil spill cleaning applications

JW Loh, XY Goh, PTT Nguyen, QB Thai, ZY Ong… - Journal of Polymers and …, 2021 - Springer
Oil spills causes severe degradation to marine ecosystems and poses long term health
effects on many animals on the food chain, including humans. A potential viable eco-friendly …

Elastic agarose nanowire aerogels for oil–water separation and thermal insulation

X Yang, P Jiang, R Xiao, R Fu, C Miao… - ACS Applied Nano …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Problems resulting from the emission of crude oil, toxic organic solvents, and petroleum
products, as well as massive heat dissipation from industrial pipes, have threatened …

C-shaped porous polypropylene fibers for rapid oil absorption and effective on-line oil spillage monitoring

Z Li, F Jiang, G Jiang, F Chen, H Ma, Y Zhao… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Development of efficient absorbent materials for detection and treatment of offshore
oil spillages remained a challenge. In this work, C-shaped polypropylene oil-absorbent …

[HTML][HTML] Modification of polypropylene fibrous filters with MTMS-based aerogel for improvement of oil mist separation properties–experimental and theoretical study

B Nowak, M Bonora, JM Gac - Journal of Environmental Chemical …, 2022 - Elsevier
Air containing dispersed oil phase occurs in machining and cutting operations, engine
closed crankcase ventilation and compressed gas cleaning. The significance of this issue …

[HTML][HTML] MTMS-based aerogel structure deposition on polypropylene fibrous filter–Surface layer effect and distribution control for improvement of oil aerosol separation …

B Nowak, M Bonora, M Zuzga, Ł Werner… - Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Polypropylene non-woven material with fibres surface modified with methyltrimetoxysilane
(MTMS)-based aerogel structure exhibits increased affinity to oil and highly developed …

Removal of oil spills from aqueous systems by polymer sorbents

SM Hailan, I Krupa, G McKay - International Journal of Environmental …, 2024 - Springer
This review deals with the applicability of polymeric sorbents in removing spilled free oil from
water surfaces. The theoretical framework covers the sorption ability of polymeric materials …

Advanced fabrication and multi-properties of aluminum-based aerogels from aluminum waste for thermal insulation and oil absorption applications

XY Goh, RH Ong, PTT Nguyen, T Bai, D Aw, T Li… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Metal-based aerogels have attracted numerous studies due to their unique physical,
structural, thermal, and chemical properties. Utilizing aluminum waste, a novel, facile …