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VOL. 11, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Wood-derived aerogels: Fabrication strategies, properties, and applications
Authors
Dang Ngoc Ly
Abstract
Aerogels are a unique class of ultralight porous materials
characterized by extremely low density, high porosity, and large specific
surface area. Traditional aerogels, such as silica- or polymer-based aerogels,
often suffer from high production costs, poor mechanical robustness, and
limited sustainability. In recent years, wood-derived aerogels have emerged as
a promising alternative, leveraging the intrinsic hierarchical structure of
wood and the renewability of biomass resources. These aerogels inherit the
anisotropic cellular architecture of wood while exhibiting excellent thermal
insulation, mechanical resilience, and multifunctionality. This review provides
a comprehensive overview of wood-derived aerogels, focusing on their
fabrication strategies, structure–property relationships, and diverse
applications. Top-down and bottom-up fabrication approaches are discussed in
detail, followed by an analysis of key physical, mechanical, thermal, and
chemical properties. Current and emerging applications in thermal insulation,
water purification, energy storage, environmental remediation, and photothermal
systems are summarized. Finally, challenges and future perspectives toward
scalable production and advanced functionalization are addressed.
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Pages:33-36
How to cite this article:
Dang Ngoc Ly "Wood-derived aerogels: Fabrication strategies, properties, and applications". International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 33-36
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