Journal
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
Volume 33, Issue 1, Pages -Publisher
WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH
DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202207532
Keywords
aerogels; biomass nanofibers; controllable synthesis; hydrothermal carbonization; robust structures
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This study presents a general strategy for the controllable fabrication of carbonaceous nanofiber aerogels (CNFAs) with good recoverability and high strength. The synthetic strategy and sustainable concept provide a new pathway for the development of advanced aerogels with unique properties.
Aerogels, a type of fascinating material with very low density and high surface area, show many unique properties and unlimited applications. To boost their practical applications, it is necessary to develop efficient, controllable, and low-cost methods to produce high-performance aerogels on a large-scale, preferably in a sustainable way. Here, a general strategy is reported for controllable fabrication of a family of carbonaceous nanofiber aerogels (CNFAs) by biomass-derived nanofibers template-directed hydrothermal carbonization method. Abundant functional groups are exposed on the surface of the prepared carbonaceous nanofibers. Importantly, in contrast to traditional nature biopolymer-based aerogels, a superior combination of good recoverability and high strength is achieved for the CNFAs by adjusting the synthetic parameters. The successful synthesis of such fascinating materials provides an excellent platform for design and construction of devices for fast water treatment. The synthetic strategy and sustainable concept presented in this work will open a new way to prepare advanced aerogels with unique properties for wide applications.
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