Aerogel — that mixture of air and silica — is one of those materials that seems like a miracle. It is almost not there since the material is 99% air. [NileRed] wanted to make his own and he ...

The scientists are aiming to test the new mix in large-scale ... “Enhancing thermal insulation in cement mortar with silica aerogel and recycled PET plastic’’, Construction and Building ...

A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel which improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been developed by Newcastle University researchers. The team hope this new building ...