Silica
aerogel
microspheres
are
known
for
their
unique
features
which
better
than
those
of
the
bulk
silica
aerogel,
including
excellent
biocompatibility
and
flowability,
have
a
broader
application
prospect
biomedicine,
adsorption
purification,
catalytic
reactions,
energy
storage,
sensing.
However,
production
high-quality
still
poses
significant
challenges,
such
as
low
sphericity,
difficult
size
adjustment,
uneven
morphology,
prolonged
drying
process,
especially
ambient
pressure
several
hours.
Herein,
we
report
novel
process
efficiently
synthesizing
through
use
microfluidic
techniques.
In
colloidal
sol
microdroplets
were
prepared
in
stepped
T-microchannels
to
achieve
adjustment
with
narrow
diameter
distribution
good
sphericity.
A
new
under
at
high
temperature
was
proposed,
realized
rapid
10
min
while
linear
shrinkage
less
5%.
Highly
spherical
uniform
diameters
adjustable
from
50–300
μm
successfully
fabricated.
The
exhibited
mesoporosity
along
ultralow
density,
specific
surface
area,
hydrophobicity.
addition,
factors
that
significantly
influence
final
morphology
been
thoroughly
researched.
This
innovative
offers
approach
efficient
synthesis
microspheres.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
study
made
a
skincore
fiber
sensor
by
co–axial
wet
spinning.
It
can
accurately
detect
human
movement
and
breathing
due
to
its
humidity
pressure
response.
Wireless
signal
modules
were
used
for
monitoring
interaction.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(9), P. 13302 - 13323
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Aerogels
have
attracted
great
attention
in
the
academic
and
industrial
fields
due
to
their
intrinsic
low
density,
high
porosity,
specific
surface
area.
As
an
ideal
nanobuilding
block
for
advanced
aerogels,
research
community
has
shown
a
strong
interest
aramid
nanofiber
(ANF)
aerogel
materials
applications
frontier
fields.
However,
there
is
lack
of
comprehensive
review
basic
development
practical
pure
ANF
aerogels
regarding
these
latest
achievements
past
decade.
This
aims
fill
this
gap
by
comprehensively
exploring
preparation,
properties,
application
progress,
challenges,
prospects
aerogels.
We
begin
with
summary
rheological
principles
dispersions,
different
preparation
strategies,
drying
methods
Then,
unique
properties
various
morphologies
outstanding
advantages
based
on
are
critically
reviewed.
Besides,
progress
multifunctional
flexible
thermal
insulation,
environmental
protection,
energy
storage,
other
summarized.
Finally,
we
explore
main
challenges
give
insights
further
promotion
from
lab-scale
industry-scale.
