Methods of preparing aerogels and aerogel slurries and aerogels and slurries prepared thereby

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of preparing aerogel and aerogel slurries, as well as to aerogels and slurries prepared thereby. More particularly, the invention relates to environmentally-friendly methods of preparing aerogels and aerogel slurries in which carbon dioxide is utilised as a reactant and is consumed during the process.