Base and solvent treatment recovers 50-80% of silica as silicate from polymeric compositions while avoiding high heat and polymer degradation.
Opposite surface charges and low-salt pH control transfer 2D colloidal crystals onto metal oxide layers with fewer defects.
A fibrous polygonal silica aerogel balances low density, visible-light transmission, and fracture resistance under bending while preserving insulation.
A radial powder dispersion path redirects and slows larger particles, improving flame residence time and spheroidization across wide size distributions.
Acid bleaching replaces high-temperature calcination to brighten diatomaceous earth with lower energy use through reaction, filtration, and drying.
Chlorine-free hydrophobization with acetic acid and alkyldisiloxane improves silica aerogel blanket water resistance while preventing corrosion.
A polygonal fibrous skeleton with wider node spacing helps silica aerogel resist deflection fracture while preserving transparency and insulation.
Embedding SrI2:Eu2+ in an alkali-ion cristobalite silica matrix boosts visible-light emission while resisting hydration in radiation detectors.
Combining fumed silica, silica gel, and colloidal silica creates a dual-pore carrier with high surface area and pore volume for active, selective catalysts.