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AirGlass, a type of glass that is 97% air. This is actually a sort of aerogel and weighs a mere 50Kg/m³. It would be used as a form of transparent wall and has amazing insulating potential. The stuff is still ...
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Availability: 3-5 years Breakthrough Materials whose structures can be precisely tailored so they are strong yet flexible and extremely light. Why It Matters Lighter structural materials would be more energy-efficient and versatile. Key Players Julia Greer, Caltech William Carter, HRL ...
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Researchers are developing cutting-edge foams, coatings, metals and other substances to make our homes, vehicles and gadgets more energy efficient and environmentally friendly BIO-INSPIRED PLASTIC: Light enough to permit flight and thin enough to accommodate flexibility and strong enough to ...