Silicified Chitin Aerogel

Strong, fireproof, insulating

A biomimetic mineralization strategy creates a robust organic-inorganic hybrid network, endowing the biobased aerogel with high compressive strength and non-flammability.

Kai, Xu · Qihang, Lv · Liu, Lubin · Zhezhe, Zhou · Yan, Chentao · Ao, Qin · Jianting, Ma · Shuhui, Liang · Xu, Yue · Hong, Min · Li, Bin · Song, Pingan

Advanced Functional Materials 2026

Specifications

抗压强度高

{'zh': '2.25', 'en': ''} MPa

承受自身重量

{'zh': '81000', 'en': ''} 倍

极限氧指数

{'zh': '90', 'en': ''} %

after s exposure

{'zh': '', 'en': '~1300'} °C flame