Aerogels are three-dimensional, nanoporous solid materials formed by replacing the liquid component of a gel with gas, while preserving the solid network. Their characteristic structure yields ...

Hollow graphene aerogel fibers mimicking polar bear hair achieve record-low thermal conductivity and high electrical ...

Graphene aerogel is a remarkable lightweight material that is both thermally insulating and electrically conductive. This makes it appealing for use in a wide variety of applications—from improved ...

Chinese material scientists have created the world's lightest material: A graphene aerogel that is seven times lighter than air, and 12% lighter than the previous record holder (aerographite). A cubic ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The development of materials that can reliably bridge the physical gap between humans and machines has remained a significant challenge in modern technology. As human-machine ...

Hierarchical magnetic graphene–SiCN aerogels were constructed via a stepwise confinement strategy, in which ZIF-derived magnetic nanoparticles and a polysilazane-derived SiCN ceramic layer were ...

A class of materials that consist almost entirely of air, yet rival or exceed the mechanical performance of steel by weight, has moved from laboratory curiosity to active engineering research over the ...

Scientists at UC Santa Cruz and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have reported the first example of ultrafast 3D-printed graphene supercapacitor electrodes that outperform comparable ...

The multifunctional asymmetric bilayer MXene-graphene oxide (MG)-MXene aerogel with ultrahigh absorption electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding is constructed by 3D printing and subsequent ...

For Industrial Electronics, we might see them included in high-temperature potting and encapsulation compounds to slash convection losses within power modules and sensors in harsh environments.” ...

At higher speeds, aircraft parts are exposed to elevated temperatures and exceptional thermal loads, making efficient heat management a critical requirement. In this context, nanomaterials are ...