(M)other tongue: the optic and haptic scale for restAURAtion works made of silica aerogel

Michaloudis, Ioannis; Papachristopoulou, Konstantina; El-Zein, Farah; Pruciak, Szymon; Maravelaki-Kalaitzaki, P.; Kanamori, Kazuyoshi

doi:10.1007/s10971-022-05987-7

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“…10. (Left) Skyforming, silica aerogel, 120 © 120 © 100 mm, photo and © Michalous, Athens Greece, 2019, (Right) AphroVenus, 240 © 180 © 120 mm, lost wax casting aluminum foam environed by silica aerogel, photo and © Michalous, 2023 56).…”

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Homogeneous silicone network formation in aqueous sol–gel systems toward low-density porous materials

Kanamori

2024

J. Ceram. Soc. Japan

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Low-density porous materials, so-called aerogels, with silicone networks have been developed through aqueous sol-gel systems. We found that the two-step acid-base process is suitable for the meso-scaled homogeneous hydrophobic network formations with the aid of surfactant. Optically transparent aerogels have been prepared from various organo-substituted alkoxysilanes [RSi(OR¤) 3 , R and R¤ are organic groups] and organo-bridged alkoxysilanes (R¤O) 2 (CH 3 )Si-R-Si(CH 3 )(OR¤) 2 and (R¤O) 3 Si-R-Si(OR¤) 3 . Most aerogels, poly(methylsilsesquioxane) aerogels in particular, from these precursors show mechanical flexibility against compression and bending deformations, which allows spring-back during ambient pressure drying to yield xerogels with almost the same properties with supercritically dried aerogels. In addition to these scientific works on aerogels, applications of aerogels to visual arts and designs are also discussed.

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Homogeneous silicone network formation in aqueous sol–gel systems toward low-density porous materials

Kanamori

2024

J. Ceram. Soc. Japan

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Life cycle assessment of aerogels: a critical review

Turhan Kara,

Kiyak,

Colak Gunes

et al. 2024

J Sol-Gel Sci Technol

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Over the past decade, the increasing emphasis on sustainable material production has brought aerogel technology to the forefront of scientific and industrial research. Aerogels are known for their extraordinary properties, such as high porosity and low density, which make them suitable for a wide range of applications from thermal insulation in buildings to drug delivery systems. This review systematically investigates the sustainability of aerogel production by analyzing the environmental impacts identified in recent life cycle assessments (LCAs). It examines studies on aerogel production using different precursors, solvents, and energy-intensive production methods, especially drying techniques, providing a comprehensive analysis of the environmental footprints and highlighting several hotspots. The review particularly focuses on identifying the disparities in LCA methodologies and the results obtained, which are crucial for crafting a roadmap toward more sustainable aerogel production. The findings emphasize the need for standardized functional units and lifecycle phases that reflect the specific applications of aerogels, thus enabling more accurate comparisons and assessments. The review concludes with a discussion of the critical gaps in current LCA studies of aerogels. It also offers sustainability recommendations based on identified hotspots, advocating for improvements in aerogel production techniques that minimize environmental impacts, enhance material efficiency, and reduce waste. By addressing these gaps, this paper aims to foster a deeper understanding of aerogel sustainability and encourage the development of more environmentally friendly practices in aerogel production and application. Graphical Abstract

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Sky-mimesis, a path from nanotechnology to visual arts: A review of art applications of aerogels

Michaloudis,

Rao,

Kanamori

2024

Micro and Nano Engineering

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(M)other tongue: the optic and haptic scale for restAURAtion works made of silica aerogel

Cited by 4 publications

References 11 publications

Homogeneous silicone network formation in aqueous sol–gel systems toward low-density porous materials

Homogeneous silicone network formation in aqueous sol–gel systems toward low-density porous materials

Life cycle assessment of aerogels: a critical review

Sky-mimesis, a path from nanotechnology to visual arts: A review of art applications of aerogels

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