A new, nearly weightless insulation material can withstand extreme heat that would destroy other materials. X. Xu, X. Duan By Maria Temming February 14, 2019 at 3:00 pm - More than 2 years ago ...

The aptly-named FireDrone owes its heat resistance to two major components. The first is its insulation, part of which comes from the polyimide aerogel that makes up much of the drone’s body.

Summer thunderstorms and heat waves also increase the chances of prolonged power outages. Air conditioners break down and need to be replaced. Related: July 2023 was the hottest month ever recorded.

Biomimetic Carbon Tube Aerogel Enables Super-Elasticity and Thermal Insulation. Chem, 2019; DOI: 10.1016/j.chempr.2019.04.025 ...