Rapid synthesis of amine cross-linked epoxy and methyl co-modified silica aerogels by ambient pressure drying

► Simplified method to prepare the silica aerogel monolith by drying ambient pressure. ► Amine cross-linked epoxy and methyltriethoxysilane co-modified silica aerogels. ► High surface areas, large pore volumes and good mechanical properties. ► Reduced the shrinkage, enhanced the mesoporosity and integrity of silica aerogels.