Thermal conductivity of nanoporous materials: where is the limit?

B Merillas, JP Vareda, J Martín-de León… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Nowadays, our society is facing problems related to energy availability. Owing to the energy
savings that insulators provide, the search for effective insulating materials is a focus of …

Trends on Aerogel-Based Biosensors for Medical Applications: An Overview

CMR Almeida, B Merillas, ADR Pontinha - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Aerogels are unique solid-state materials composed of interconnected 3D solid networks
and a large number of air-filled pores. This structure leads to extended structural …

[HTML][HTML] Reaching a near zero radiative heat transfer by the inclusion of modified multiwalled-carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in polyurethane-polyisocyanurate …

B Merillas, TEG Álvarez-Arenas, F Villafañe… - Materials Today …, 2023 - Elsevier
This article studies the effect of adding different contents of surface-modified multiwalled
carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on the structure and final properties of polyisocyanurate …

Biological thermal performance of organic and inorganic aerogels as patches for photothermal therapy

T Ferreira-Gonçalves, A Iglesias-Mejuto, T Linhares… - Gels, 2022 - mdpi.com
Aerogels are materials with unique properties, among which are low density and thermal
conductivity. They are also known for their exquisite biocompatibility and biodegradability …

Improving the insulating capacity of polyurethane foams through polyurethane aerogel inclusion: From insulation to superinsulation

B Merillas, F Villafañe, MÁ Rodríguez-Pérez - Nanomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
A novel synthesis of polyurethane foam/polyurethane aerogel (PUF–PUA) composites is
presented. Three different polyurethane reticulated foams which present the same density …

Construction of a tumor-targeting nanobubble with multiple scattering interfaces and its enhancement of ultrasound imaging

Z Ma, Y Zhang, Y Zhu, M Cui, Y Liu… - International Journal …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Recently, nanobubbles (NBs) have gained significant traction in the field of
tumor diagnosis and treatment owing to their distinctive advantages. However, the …

Super-insulating transparent polyisocyanurate-polyurethane aerogels: Analysis of thermal conductivity and mechanical properties

B Merillas, F Villafañe, MÁ Rodríguez-Pérez - Nanomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
A family of transparent polyisocyanurate-polyurethane (PUR-PIR) aerogels with an
interesting combination of physical properties were synthesized. First, their textural …

Synthesis, Characterization and Performance of Materials for a Sustainable Future

J Vakros, E Hapeshi, C Cannilla, G Bonura - Nanomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Today, sustainability represents the key factor for economic progress in compliance with
social advancement and environmental protection, driving innovation in materials …

[HTML][HTML] Thermal insulation and flammability of composite waste polyurethane foam encapsulated in geopolymer for sustainable building envelope

B Horvat, N Knez, U Hribar, J König, B Mušič - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
Polyurethane foam (PUR) is a lightweight, thermally insulating, widely used, and highly
flammable material that has after its use an adverse effect on the environment, ie, PUR …

Transparent Cellulose Aerogels from Concentrated Salt Solutions: Synthesis and Characterization

B Schroeter, S Holst, I Jung, L Gibowsky… - Advanced Functional …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
In this work, nanostructured and transparent cellulose aerogels are synthesized via a purely
salt induced approach from non‐modified microcrystalline cellulose type II. The production …