Ultralightweight aerogels remain stable even under extreme conditions

A chemically diverse library of aerogels remains stable under extreme thermal and mechanical conditions, owing to the materials’ unique dome-shaped structural design. The researchers believe that this will offer flexibility in designing novel aerogel materials for extreme conditions.

Aerogels are an advanced group of materials with a highly porous structure, resulting in extremely low densities and thermal conductivities. This makes these materials are attractive for industries such as aerospace and energy.