This Australian-first carbon fibre could pave the way for a manufacturing renaissance focused on creating next-gen materials.…
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Foam trumps metal at insulating against high heat
A new study finds that novel lightweight composite metal foams (CMFs) are significantly more effective at insulating against high heat than the conventional base metals and alloys.…
These ultra-lightweight solar cells could power your next smartphone
Imagine solar cells so thin, flexible and lightweight they could be placed on almost any material or surface – including your hat, shirt, smartphone, or even on a sheet of paper or a helium balloon.…