MTMS–derived aerogels dried by continuous supercritical fluids extraction with CO2.
Effect of three additives on the properties of obtained silica based aerogels.
Poly(ethylene glycol) acts as a porogen, giving lower density/thermal conductivity.
Bis(trimethoxysilyl) hexane allowed faster and complete gelation of large samples.
Trimethoxy(octadecyl) silane improved aerogels flexibility and reduced dust release.