Metal Oxide Aerogels

Methods for making various metal oxide aerogels including those of alumina, transition metal oxides, and lanthanide oxides.

Nickel Oxide Aerogels

Lawrence Livermore synthesis of pastel green nickel oxide aerogels using epoxide-assisted gelation.

Zinc Oxide Aerogels

The synthesis of white, monolithic ZnO aerogels developed by Prof. Louisa Hope-Weeks at Texas Tech University.

Alumina Aerogels (Epoxide-Assisted)

Lawrence Livermore synthesis of transparent, high-quality alumina aerogels using epoxide-assisted gelation.

Alumina Aerogels (Alkoxide Method)

Synthesis of high-porosity, high-strength alumina aerogels using an aluminum alkoxide.

Iron Oxide Aerogels

Rigid, rust-colored iron oxide aerogels made by epoxide-assisted gelation. Favorite aerogel of Dr. Alex Gash!

Lanthanide Oxide Aerogels

Synthesis of colorful lanthanide oxide aerogels using epoxide-assisted gelation.