Sentences with phrase «better aerogel»
To create a better aerogel for potential incorporation into bendable electronics, Bai and colleagues took inspiration from the stem structure of the powdery alligator - flag plant (Thalia dealbata), a strong, lean plant capable of withstanding harsh winds.
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Aerogels are good candidates for such applications, but until now, it's been difficult to make them with both properties.
New material proves an adept filter for heavy metals as well as an efficient semiconductor, once freeze - dried into an aerogel
«Because aerogels have very high surface areas and good thermal properties, we think they could replace precious metals, like platinum, used in current catalytic converters.»
Because metal - based aerogels have large surface areas and are highly porous, they work well for catalyzing in fuel cells.
«Our team, as well as several other teams, is hard at work on how to capture the plume particles with either aerogel or metal plates,» Fujishima said.
As the Thermablok aerogel material is 95 percent air, and is situated between the stud and the drywall, it breaks the mechanical connection (thermal bridging) exceptionally well.
It's full of aerogel, one of the best insulators in the world.