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 ...

Lasers could one day steer solar sails and adjust a satellite's position in outer space, thanks to graphene. An experiment on a gravity rollercoaster ride showed how this innovative material has the ...

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

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

(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 ...

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 ...