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The article is generally reliable and trustworthy in its reporting of the research conducted on silica aerogel-rubber composites as a sustainable alternative for buildings' thermal insulation. The authors provide detailed information on the preparation of the composite material, as well as its physical, morphological, thermal and mechanical features. Furthermore, they provide evidence to support their claims that the most promising composites have low bulk density and thermal conductivity values that make them suitable for use in building insulation applications.

However, there are some potential biases in the article that should be noted. For example, while the authors do mention possible risks associated with using this type of material in building insulation applications (such as fire safety), they do not explore these risks in any detail or discuss potential solutions to mitigate them. Additionally, while the authors do mention other materials that could potentially be used for building insulation applications (such as mineral wool), they do not compare these materials to their proposed composite material in terms of performance or cost-effectiveness. This could lead to a one-sided reporting of the benefits of using this type of material without considering other alternatives or counterarguments.

In conclusion, while this article is generally reliable and trustworthy in its reporting of research conducted on silica aerogel-rubber composites as a sustainable alternative for buildings' thermal insulation, there are some potential biases that should be noted when evaluating its trustworthiness and reliability.