Chinese material scientists have created the world's lightest material: A graphene aerogel that is seven times lighter than air, and 12% lighter than the previous record holder (aerographite). A cubic ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The development of materials that can reliably bridge the physical gap between humans and machines has remained a significant challenge in modern technology. As human-machine ...

A research team, including Huanyu "Larry" Cheng, James L. Henderson Jr. Memorial Associate Professor of Engineering Science ...

Graphene aerogel is a remarkable lightweight material that is both thermally insulating and electrically conductive. This makes it appealing for use in a wide variety of applications—from improved ...

Robots are now capable of seeing and moving, but touch remains a major challenge ...

Scientists developed a new nanomaterial that rapidly captures water from air, holding over three times its weight - offering a faster path to clean drinking water. (Nanowerk News) An international ...

Hierarchical magnetic graphene–SiCN aerogels were constructed via a stepwise confinement strategy, in which ZIF-derived magnetic nanoparticles and a polysilazane-derived SiCN ceramic layer were ...

At higher speeds, aircraft parts are exposed to elevated temperatures and exceptional thermal loads, making efficient heat management a critical requirement. In this context, nanomaterials are ...

Oil contamination from various human activities (such as oil spills from production, transportation, shipping, and storage) and natural events (e.g., natural seepage) has caused significant ...