Is essentially the solid framework of a gel

Is essentially the solid framework of a gel

• Is essentially the solid framework of a gel

• A class of porous, solid materials that exhibit extreme material properties

Extremely low density

• Extremely low density

• Very good thermal insulator

• High specific surface area

• Lowest dielectric constant

Inorganic cousins of the more common Silica Aerogel

• Inorganic cousins of the more common Silica Aerogel

• Until very recently, Metal Aerogels did not exist!

High specific surface area (100-500m2/g)

• High specific surface area (100-500m2/g)

• Electrically conductive!

• Enhanced catalytic activity

• Surprisingly capable thermal insulator

Combustion synthesis

• Combustion synthesis

• Dealloying

• Nanosmelting

Hydrogen storage

• Hydrogen storage

• Antimicrobial scaffolds

• Magnetic media

• X-Ray optics

“Metal Aerogels.” 02 Nov 2010

• “Metal Aerogels.” 02 Nov 2010

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