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Fabrication of cellulose-based aerogel from banana stem for thermal insulation and water treatment

Year: 2023

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Herein banana stem was used as a source of cellulose to fabricate a novel material that can be used in thermal insulation and water treatment. Characterization of the fabricated aerogels was carried out. The results expressed morphology, appearances, and thermal stability of the aerogels. The cellulose-based aerogels expressed low density (about 0.043 g/cm3), super high porosity (up to 98.11%), high compressive Young’s Modulus value (up to 365.5 kPa), ultra-low thermal conductivity (0.0362 to 0.0367 W/mK), and the oil adsorption capability up to 17.42 g/g. By applying a simple and green procedure, our banana stem aerogel could be used for further applications in material industry as those for thermal insulation and oil adsorption.

Source: IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science

DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/1226/1/012023

Authors: Quyen N D Chau, Quyen T M Le, Ha K P Huynh, Son T Nguyen

Institutions: Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Viện Nghiên cứu Năng lượng bền vững

Language: English

Topic: Aerogels and thermal insulation

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4386499458

FWCI: 1.127

Cites: 18

Cited by: 1

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