Hiran Chathuranga
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Research Subjects
Hiran Chathuranga has a total of 9 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Amir Abdolazizi
School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
1 shared publication Cheng Yan
School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
1 shared publication- Cheng Yan
Queensland University of Technology
1 shared publication - Dmitri Golberg
ARC Research Hub in Zero‐emission Power Generation for Carbon Neutrality, Centre for Materials Science, and School of Chemistry and Physics Queensland University of Technology Brisbane Queensland Australia
1 shared publication Ifra Marriam
School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
1 shared publication- Ifra Marriam
School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- 18 October 2025
- Published by Springer Nature
- p. 115-133
Microreactors for Nanoparticles Production
- 6 August 2024
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Critical Reviews in Solid State and Materials Sciences
- Vol. 50 (1) , 54-76
Recent advances in graphene allotropes-based fire detection sensors
- 6 August 2024
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Critical Reviews in Solid State and Materials Sciences
- Vol. 50 (1) , 54-76
Recent advances in graphene allotropes-based fire detection sensors
- Open Access
- 24 April 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Nanomaterials
- Vol. 14 (9) , 745
Development of Light, Strong, and Water-Resistant PVA Composite Aerogels
A significant weakness of many organic and inorganic aerogels is their poor mechanical behaviour, representing a great impediment to their application. For example, polymer aerogels generally have higher ductility than silica aerogels, but their elastic modulus is considered too low. Herein, we developed extremely low loading (3 and a thermal conductivity of only 0.035 W/m·K, it outperforms many commercial insulators and foams. As compared to a pure PVA polymer aerogel, a 170% increase in storage modulus is obtained by adding only 0.6 wt% GO nanosheets. The nanocomposite aerogel demonstrates strong fire resistance, with a 50% increase in burning time and little smoke discharge. After surface modification with 1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecyltriethoxysilane, the aerogel demonstrates water resistance, which is suitable for outdoor applications in which it would be exposed to precipitation. Our research demonstrates a new pathway for considerable improvement in the performance and application of polymer aerogels.
- 24 April 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Nanomaterials
- Vol. 14 (9) , 745
Open AccessDevelopment of Light, Strong, and Water-Resistant PVA Composite Aerogels
A significant weakness of many organic and inorganic aerogels is their poor mechanical behaviour, representing a great impediment to their application. For example, polymer aerogels generally have higher ductility than silica aerogels, but their elastic modulus is considered too low. Herein, we developed extremely low loading (3 and a thermal conductivity of only 0.035 W/m·K, it outperforms many commercial insulators and foams. As compared to a pure PVA polymer aerogel, a 170% increase in storage modulus is obtained by adding only 0.6 wt% GO nanosheets. The nanocomposite aerogel demonstrates strong fire resistance, with a 50% increase in burning time and little smoke discharge. After surface modification with 1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecyltriethoxysilane, the aerogel demonstrates water resistance, which is suitable for outdoor applications in which it would be exposed to precipitation. Our research demonstrates a new pathway for considerable improvement in the performance and application of polymer aerogels.