Use Of Aerogel In Brick Production: A Review

Abstract

Brick is one of the building materials that has survived from the past to the present. It has not been able to meet the needs over time and has been improved. These improvements can be made with organic waste, industrial waste or new materials derived from them. One of the popular materials used for improvement in recent years is aerogel. Aerogel, which is used in many areas, has also started to be used in the construction industry. In this study, it was aimed to investigate the effects of aerogel on bricks by examining the studies on brick improvement with aerogel. In the study, articles and theses about aerogel were examined. As a result of the study, it was seen that aerogel improved some properties of the brick while negatively affecting some of its properties. It was also concluded that aerogel can be used in the re-functionalization of heritage structures. It has been determined that sustainable bricks with excellent thermal properties can be produced by using aerogel.