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 ...

One key technology being developed by Aspen Aerogels is aerogel, a lightweight material that excels in thermal insulation. Though not new, the technology continues to expand. Aerogel is made up of ...

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 ...