Aerogel technologies from sol-gel synthesis through industrial-scale deployment

Translating aerogel research from laboratory synthesis to viable industrial processes requires integrated knowledge of chemistry, characterization, and scale-up engineering. Aerogel Science and Engineering: From Lab Synthesis to Industrial Application addresses this need by covering sol-gel chemistry, drying methods, structural characterization, functionalization, and simulation alongside global case studies illustrating commercial viability and sustainable manufacturing pathways for diverse aerogel compositions.

The book details aerogel applications across environmental remediation, energy storage, biomedical engineering, and sensor technologies. Each topic is supported by schematic illustrations, expert commentary, and design problems reinforcing practical understanding. Dedicated sections address regulatory and standardization challenges specific to biomedical and environmental aerogel deployment, providing targeted guidance for teams navigating compliance requirements during commercialization of aerogel-based products.

Readers will also find:

• Industrial-scale implementation strategies for insulation, energy storage, and biomedical aerogel applications with practical deployment examples
• Coverage of diverse aerogel compositions including silica, metal oxides, carbon, and biopolymer-based systems with tunable properties
• Real-world case studies demonstrating sustainable aerogel manufacturing processes and their commercial outcomes across multiple sectors
• Discussion of aerogel functionalization techniques and computational simulation methods that accelerate materials design and optimization workflows
• Guidance on translating laboratory aerogel innovations into scalable solutions addressing climate resilience and environmental sustainability challenges

Designed for chemical engineers, materials scientists, biomedical engineers, nanotechnology specialists, and industrial R&D teams, this book connects sustainable synthesis methods with practical deployment strategies. Researchers exploring aerogel properties and professionals scaling aerogel technologies for commercial applications will find the regulatory guidance and case studies directly applicable to their work.

Papita Das is a distinguished professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Jadavpur University, Kolkata, and formerly served as Head of Department and Director of the School of Advanced Studies in Industrial Pollution Control Engineering. Ranked among the top 2% of scientists globally by Stanford University in 2024, her research spans wastewater treatment, nanotechnology, nanocomposites, biopolymers, and membrane filtration.

Subhasis Ghosh is a Ph.D. researcher at the School of Advanced Studies in Industrial Pollution Control Engineering, Jadavpur University. His research focuses on the use of nanoparticles in wastewater treatment, bioremediation techniques, aerogel chemistry, and biomass valorisation, with an interdisciplinary background supporting advanced materials development for pollution control and resource recovery.