A new collection of chemically diverse dome-celled ultralight aerogels with high porosity and very low density feature elasticity and mechanical properties that remain intact even under extreme ...

A laser hit the tiny black cube, and it lurched forward almost at once. That split-second jump, caught during a zero-gravity ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The ability to absorb and dissipate impact energy is crucial for protective materials in transportation and aerospace. Traditional materials face a fundamental limitation: they ...

A single lithium-ion battery cell in thermal runaway can spike past 1,000 degrees Celsius in seconds. In a tightly packed EV ...

Researchers developed a green synthesis strategy using ionic liquids to control gold aerogel structure, boosting recyclability and catalytic degradation of pollutants. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Metal ...

Space is an unforgiving environment. Astronauts must be protected from extreme temperatures at both ends of the hot and cold spectrum with materials that perform. In recent decades, aerogels have ...

Researchers develop multifunctional aerogels with low thermal conductivity, high flame resistance, and robust mechanical strength for eco-friendly building and energy applications Insulation materials ...

WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroShield Materials, an MIT spinout developing cutting-edge, energy-efficient products for the built environment, recently marked a pivotal advancement in the pursuit ...