As electromagnetic pollution from rapidly expanding 5G infrastructure poses growing threats to public health and device functionality, developing multifunctional electromagnetic wave absorbing ...

As firefighting operations grow more complex and hazardous, there is a critical demand for protective gear that not only shields against extreme heat but also actively monitors temperature in real ...

Researchers at Wuhan Textile University, led by Professor Hualing He, developed an anisotropic thermoelectric aerogel inspired by the structure of human muscle. The study was published in Nano-Micro ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure. This Scientific Reports Collection welcomes original research on Aerogels and aerogel-inspired ...

(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 ...

Scientists have developed innovative aerogels for radiative cooling and electromagnetic waves absorption. Using plastic waste, the team engineered thin-film aerogels that function as thermal ...

Owing to their exceptionally low thermal conductivity, low density, hydrophobicity, fire retardancy, and acoustic insulation, aerogels have historically seen steady growth across LNG, industry, energy ...

Aerogel, a literal space-age material, could provide electric motors and devices with crucial shielding to protect neighboring electronic components without the need for heavier metal-based coverings.

Historically, aerogels have experienced steady market growth. However, in recent years, applications as a fire protection material for electric vehicle (EV) batteries have provided a new and rapidly ...

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 ...

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 ...