Tuning aerogel morphology by water - ionic liquid binary mixtures: a mechanistic journey from the synthesis to the carbon properties

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how varying the composition of water and ionic liquids affects the morphology and properties of synthesized aerogels.
• Used ionic liquids as porogens in precursor solutions for aerogel synthesis.
• Varying water to ionic liquid ratios to assess morphological changes.
• Analyzed resulting carbon properties via various characterization techniques.
• Aerogel morphology was significantly influenced by the water-ionic liquid ratio.
• Optimized ratios improved porosity and surface area of the carbon aerogels.
• Alterations in composition led to variations in thermal and electrical conductivity.