Carbon/silica hybrid aerogels with controlled porosity by a quick one-pot synthesis

Hybrid aerogels from carbon and silica precursors were obtained via a rapid process by microwave heating the use of catalysts. Due to varied nature precursors, one key points in synthesizing these hybrid is ensure homogeneous mixture during entire synthesis process. It well known that using microwaves may accelerate some reactions, but our study also evaluated so-called effect on certain reactions. Another strategy boost polymerization reactions addition specific catalyst. The small amount aminosilanes precursor solution was with excellent results. combination two different strategies (i.e., aminosilanes) makes it possible obtain define final porous properties usual variables (e.g., dilution ratio) sol-gel synthesis.