Transparent Silica Aerogels for Window Insulation

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Journal Article
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LBL-14462
Abstract

Supercritically drying a colloidal gel of silica produces a porous material called an aerogel. These aerogels not only are excellent thermal insulators, but also can be highly transparent. We investigate the microstructure and optical properties of transparent silica aerogels and calculate the energy transfer through hypothetical aerogel windows.

Journal
Solar Energy Materials
Volume
7
Year of Publication
1983
Number
4
Pagination
393-400
Call Number
LBL-14462
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