Sentences with phrase «create aerogel»
«This will be a great advantage for large scale production,» said Chengzhou Zhu, a WSU assistant research professor who created the aerogel.
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Aerogel was first created by chemist Samuel Kistler in the 1930s and offered by the Monsanto Company for paints, cosmetics, and toothpaste.
While aerogels were first created in the 1930s, this advanced material has not been widely adopted by industries due to its high production cost.
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.
In November researchers showed off the lightest material ever created: a strong metal mesh about 25 percent less dense than the wispiest aerogel, a foamlike material that was the old record holder.