Biodegradable aerogel: airy cellulose from a 3D printer

Posted On: 2024-08-16

At first glance, biodegradable materials, inks for 3D printing, and aerogels don't seem to have much in common. All three have great potential for the future: "green" materials do not pollute the environment, 3D printing can produce complex structures without waste, and ultra-light aerogels are excellent heat insulators. Researchers have now succeeded in combining all these advantages in a cellulose-based, 3D-printable aerogel.

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https://phys.org/news/2024-04-biodegradable-aerogel-airy-cellulose-3d.html