The new aerogels can be washed and reused at least 10 times without deforming. "They're pretty soft but you can squish them by hand and they spring back."
Mike Williams-Rice •
futurity
June 8, 2021
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~5 min
A new eco-friendly technique to upcycle metal waste into multi-purpose aerogels could be used for biomedical purposes and light-weight building materials.
National University of Singapore •
futurity
May 3, 2021
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~8 min
An injectable "Jello" that dissolves over time could end the need for daily shots. But researchers first have to get around a fundamental law of nature.
Tom Abate-Stanford •
futurity
Feb. 12, 2021
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~6 min
An injectable "Jello" that dissolves over time could end the need for daily shots. But researchers first have to get around a fundamental law of nature.
Tom Abate-Stanford •
futurity
Feb. 12, 2021
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~6 min
Researchers used old tires to create aerogels with applications for oil refineries, refrigerators, and even in the insoles of your favorite pair of shoes.
National University of Singapore •
futurity
March 18, 2020
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~5 min
A gel-like fluid could offer a simple, affordable treatment to dramatically cut the number of wildfires that occur each year. It even works when it's wet.
Rob Jordan-Stanford •
futurity
Oct. 1, 2019
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~5 min