Mars is a cold, inhospitable planet. Temperatures routinely drop to as low as -81 °F and down to -200 °F in some spots during winter. Meanwhile, the ultraviolet radiation could make humans seriously ...

JIOS Aerogel (JIOS), a global leader in silica aerogel technology, today announced that its Korean manufacturing licensee has secured a major contract to supply Thermal Blade(R) thermal runaway ...

Continuous increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO 2) concentration has led to significant climate and environmental concerns. CO 2 capture and thermal insulation are effective measures to reduce ...

Driven by breakthroughs in EV thermal management, sustainable construction, and advanced industrial applications, the global ...

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 ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Wearable thermal insulation materials for harsh environments always require a compromise during their design and manufacturing. On one hand they need to be mechanically tough to ...

Mars is a pretty inhospitable place, and NASA recently ruined the fun by showing that it's just not feasible to terraform the entire planet. But what about just certain parts of it? Now, researchers ...

Despite enormous strides of humankind is making in the trip to Mars, getting there is only the beginning of the journey. Ultimately, the mission is to make the Red Planet livable to humans. There are ...

Human-made shields that block UV rays and concentrate heat on the Martian surface could provide both liquid water and protection from radiation. ByKatherine J. Wu Monday, July 15, 2019 NOVA NextNOVA ...

We may hear a lot about photovoltaic panels, but solar collectors are also quite useful – the devices collect heat from sunlight, which is used in applications such as the heating of homes. Now, MIT ...

JIOS Aerogel (JIOS), a global leader in silica aerogel technology, today announced that its Korean manufacturing licensee has ...