Continuous increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO 2) concentration has led to significant climate and environmental concerns. CO 2 capture and thermal insulation are effective measures to reduce ...

IDTechEx research analysis has shown that this industry, which is almost a century in the making, is finally coming of age. Major players are finding more nascent applications and new entries are ...

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 ...

Aerogels are versatile materials that have long struggled to find a market. After initial success marketing aerogels as insulation materials, companies are branching into new areas, particularly ...

A thin layer of silica aerogels could do the trick, a new study suggests. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Transforming Mars into ...

Aerogel is an excellent thermal insulator. So far, however, it has mainly been used on a large scale, for example in environmental technology, in physical experiments or in industrial catalysis.

Millions of people worldwide die every year from waterborne diseases because of a lack of affordable, practical disinfection technologies. To help address this need, researchers have developed a ...

Human-made shields that block UV rays and concentrate heat on the Martian surface could provide both liquid water and protection from radiation. ByKatherine J. Wu Monday, July 15, 2019 NOVA NextNOVA ...

The aerogel market presents significant opportunities in diverse applications such as construction, energy storage, and oil & ...

OrthoLite’s latest thermal insole technology attempts to tackle the perennial problem of cold feet. Unveiled Thursday, OrthoLite O-Therm uses an aerogel-infused, open-cell polyurethane foam to create ...