Applications of Aerogel

Bottom-Up approach
Category General
Difficulty Level Normal
Audience Level General
Description Top-down and bottom-up methods are two approaches used in nanofabrication. In this course, synthesis techniques which are known as bottom-up approach are presented.
Overview
Bottom-up approach means a view from bottom(smaller) to top or up(larger). In this technique, a nanometric structure is formed by using methods of assembly or self-assembly. For example: all cells use enzymes to create DNA by taking constituent molecules and binding them together to make the final component. Moreover, the bottom-up approach provides the possibility for creating hierarchical and ordered nanostructures because of physicochemical interactions and self-assembly of molecules.

Booklet
Description
 It starts with an introduction to aerogel and its applications. Then it talks about the applications in details, and it ends with a conclusion.
Mental Challenge
 What is so especial about aerogels?
Quizzes and Activities
 Activity: Find more applications for aerogels. 
Further Reading Sources

1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-non-crystalline-solids/vol/225/suppl/C

2. https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9781441974778