Aerogel — that mixture of air and silica — is one of those materials that seems like a miracle. It is almost not there since the material is 99% air. [NileRed] wanted to make his own and he ...

Aerogels are defined by their unique structure, composed of a network of interconnected nanopores and solid material, which can be made from various substances including silica, carbon, and metal ...

They perfect their special feature through high sound absorption and extremely high thermal insulation. Aerogels can be used in a variety of ways. To ensure this, they can be brittle like ceramic but ...

Researchers from Zhejiang University and other Chinese institutions have now created a graphene aerogel that achieves this elusive combination through precise control of its internal structure. Their ...