Biomass-derived cellulose nanofibers and iron oxide-based nanohybrids for thermal insulation application
Sourav Sen, Ajit Pratap Singh, Kamalakannan Kailasam, Chandan Bera, Sangita Roy
Abstract
This study reports the development of a nanohybrid aerogel from biomass-derived cellulose nanofibers and iron oxide, with high mechanical strength, fire retardant properties and low thermal conductivity as low as 0.024 W m −1 K −1 .
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceFlammabilityNanofiberCelluloseRenewable energyEnvironmentally friendlyBiomass (ecology)Thermal insulationThermal stabilityDurabilityThermal conductivityComposite materialNanotechnologyChemical engineeringOceanographyElectrical engineeringEcologyGeologyEngineeringLayer (electronics)BiologyAerogels and thermal insulationAdvanced Cellulose Research StudiesSupercapacitor Materials and Fabrication