Novel finely structured polymer aerogels using organogelators as a structure-directing component
Felix Leven, Mathias Ulbricht, Johannes Limberg, Rainer Ostermann
Abstract
Sorbitol-based organogelators were used to obtain nanostructured, robust polyolefin gels that could be freeze-dried into aerogels.
Topics & Concepts
PolyolefinComponent (thermodynamics)PolymerChemical engineeringMaterials scienceSorbitolChemistryNanotechnologyComposite materialOrganic chemistryLayer (electronics)EngineeringThermodynamicsPhysicsAerogels and thermal insulationSupramolecular Self-Assembly in MaterialsHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications