Polyimide (PI) aerogel, as a new organic aerogel material, has the excellent thermal properties of polyimide and the characteristic of high thermal insulation of aerogels, and has gained
This study demonstrates a novel fabrication method combining natural sedimentation filtration and thermal lamination to integrate hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) into
Summary: By using the aramid-coating-on-aramid method, all-aramid aerogel composite films with superior mechanical and thermal properties were successfully fabricated for thermal
Phase change materials have been widely used in energy storage, temperature regulation, and thermal management. However, the complex preparation process and leakage
A lightweight, supercompressible and superelastic aramid nanofiber/nanocellulose-derived carbon aerogel with in-plane micro-wrinkle honeycomb structure for thermal insulation
This innovative composite represents a hybrid material that combines the exceptional properties of Aramid fibers and silica aerogels, thus exhibiting remarkable potential for revolutionizing
Furthermore, single-pouch-type batteries can be customized for larger power needs in smart devices, demonstrating the adaptability and efficiency of aramid-based materials in wearable energy
There are essentially three methods for thermal energy storage: chemical, latent, and sensible [14]. Chemical storage, despite its potential benefits associated to high energy
The authors demonstrate a microfluidic spinning process for gradient aramid aerogels, with sheath and core layers of varied pore size, creating high thermal resistance at
This study introduced a cut-to-fit approach from layer-structured aramid-based bulk aerogels to diverse form factors that are adaptable to the landscape of wearable energy devices.
Due to their excellent mechanical properties and their chemical and thermal stability, ANFs have been widely used as novel nanomaterials and composited with other materials, mainly for use
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Different forms of aramid nanofibers (ANFs) and especially aerogels from them, offer a sustainable route to high-performance biomimetic nanocomposites. Due to the cartilage
Aramid dielectric co-polymer: from molecular engineering to roll-to-roll scalability for high-temperature capacitive energy storage. Energy & Environmental Science 2025,...
Abstract Phase Change Materials (PCMs) are capable of efficiently storing thermal energy due to their high energy density and consistent temperature regulation.
Additionally, the material exhibits outstanding thermal camouflage and thermal stability with a decomposition temperature as high as 540 °C. These features rendered the ANF hybrid aerogel with
However, the leakage current can be intensified at high temperatures due to stronger π-electron delocalization, leading to energy loss and degrading capacitive performance. Here, we present a poly
Aramid fibers (AFs) are widely applied in many cutting-edge fields, due to their excellent comprehensive performance. Ongoing research efforts are therefore underway to expand the
In industrial high-temperature equipment, such as boilers and furnaces, aramid aerogel composites can be used to make thermal insulation linings and insulation jackets,
1. Introduction Phase change materials (PCMs) are thermal energy storage materials that can adjust their phase change behavior through environmental temperature
Besides, the progress of multifunctional applications in the fields of flexible thermal insulation, environmental protection, energy storage, and other fields is summarized.
They demonstrate superior thermal insulation performance, with a thermal conductivity of 19.93 mW/m·K at room temperature. Additionally, they exhibit excellent
Epoxy dielectrics with superior insulation, mechanical, and thermal performance are of great interest for electrical equipment and power electronics. However, integrating these
The woven smart fabrics coupled with thermoelectric generators realized efficient reversible thermal energy conversion and storage as well as stable solar-thermal
Carbon materials are the most popular electrode material for supercapacitors. Among carbon electrode materials, carbon aerogel is a promising candidate for flexible
This endows it with exceptional insulation strength, an ultra-high mechanical modulus, and remarkable thermal stability (Tg > 260 °C) [18]. Besides, due to the high dipole
Such a perfect coordination between thermal insulation and impact dissipation innovates multifunctional defense design, allowing this aramid-based composite to be a
Furthermore, single-pouch-type batteries can be customized for larger power needs in smart devices, demonstrating the adaptability and efficiency of aramid-based
PDF | On Jul 1, 2025, Chenming Liu and others published 3D-printed shapeable hybrid Nanocellulose/aramid nanofiber aerogels for thermal insulation of portable electronics |
Polyimide aerogel/aramid fiber composite with high mechanical strength and thermal insulation for thermal protective clothing November 2023 Frontiers in Materials 10 DOI: 10.3389/fmats.2023.1224883
Aerogel has been much highlighted as an emerging lightweight thermal insulation material, but problems such as fragility, low strength, liquid permeability, and lack of flexibility greatly limit further
Thermal energy storage (TES) is increasingly important due to the demand-supply challenge caused by the intermittency of renewable energy and waste he
As lightest artificial solid material, aerogels have broad application prospects in thermal management due to its low density, high porosity, and excellent thermal insulation properties. Self-supporting aramid nanofiber (ANF) hybrid aerogels were designed by two-step induced gelation.
However, wet-spinning methods, exemplified by aramid aerogels, inevitably form a dense outer layer, significantly reducing the volume fraction of efficient thermal barrier nanovoids and limiting the development of ultimate thermal resistance in fibers.
Aramid fiber, as a high-performance polymer material, possesses excellent mechanical properties, thermal stability, and chemical corrosion resistance . These characteristics are closely related to its highly ordered arrangement and crystalline aggregated structure, along with strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding .
As an ideal nanobuilding block for advanced aerogels, the research community has shown a strong interest in aramid nanofiber (ANF) aerogel materials and their applications in frontier fields.
Self-supporting aramid nanofiber (ANF) hybrid aerogels were designed by two-step induced gelation. Polyamic acid (PAA) was used to induce pregelation following protic acid to achieve full gelation. The ANF hybrid aerogel inherited excellent heat resistance and thermal stability of the aromatic polyamides.
The authors demonstrate a microfluidic spinning process for gradient aramid aerogels, with sheath and core layers of varied pore size, creating high thermal resistance at heat transfer interfaces, with radial thermal conductivity of 0.0228 W m−1 K−1
