Ultralight, compressible and multifunctional carbon aerogels based on natural tubular cellulose

• Published in: Journal of materials chemistry. A, Materials for energy and sustainability Vol. 4; no. 6; pp. 2069 - 2074
• Main Authors: Zhang, Junping, Li, Bucheng, Li, Lingxiao, Wang, Aiqin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.2016
• Subjects: Aerogels; Carbon; Cellulose; Compressibility; Density; Electronics; Ovens; Resistivity

Ultralight, compressible and multifunctional carbon aerogels (UCM aerogels) have broad potential applications in various fields including thermal insulation, oil absorption and electronics. However, the preparation of UCM aerogels has been proven to be very challenging. Herein, we report a novel app...