Ultra-light ceramic aerogel stands up to intense temperature swings

Ceramic aerogels have been protecting industrial equipment and space-bound scientific instruments for decades, thanks to their incredible lightness and ability to withstand intense heat. The problem is they can be pretty brittle. Now, a team led by researchers at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) has developed a new ceramic aerogel that's far hardier and more flexible, even after repeated exposure to wild temperature swings... Continue Reading Ultra-light ceramic aerogel stands up to intense temperature swings Category: Materials Tags: Aerogels Ceramics Materials new material UCLA