# Aerogels and thermal insulation

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/aerogels-and-thermal-insulation-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 496,729 |
| Description | This cluster of papers focuses on the chemistry, synthesis, properties, and diverse applications of aerogels, including silica and carbon aerogels. It covers topics such as thermal insulation, nanocomposites, biodegradable carriers for drug delivery systems, and the potential use of aerogels in various industries. |
| Domain | Physical Sciences |
| Field | Chemistry |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T12195 |
| Works | 32,952 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Yury Gogotsi](https://scholariq.org/researchers/yury-gogotsi/)
- [Róbert Langer](https://scholariq.org/researchers/robert-langer/)
- [Yi Cui](https://scholariq.org/researchers/yi-cui/)
- [Omar M. Yaghi](https://scholariq.org/researchers/omar-m-yaghi/)
- [Rodney S. Ruoff](https://scholariq.org/researchers/rodney-s-ruoff/)
- [Kai Wang](https://scholariq.org/researchers/kai-wang-2/)
- [Lei Jiang](https://scholariq.org/researchers/lei-jiang/)
- [Hua Zhang](https://scholariq.org/researchers/hua-zhang-2/)
- [Mercouri G. Kanatzidis](https://scholariq.org/researchers/mercouri-g-kanatzidis/)
- [Markus Antonietti](https://scholariq.org/researchers/markus-antonietti/)
- [Pulickel M. Ajayan](https://scholariq.org/researchers/pulickel-m-ajayan/)
- [M. S. Dresselhaus](https://scholariq.org/researchers/m-s-dresselhaus/)

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