Researchers have demonstrated the ability to engineer materials that are both stiff and capable of insulating against heat. This combination of properties is extremely unusual and holds promise for a ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. ­— Traditional forms of thermal insulation used to regulate temperatures in homes and commercials buildings are often energy-intensive to manufacture, resulting in significant greenhouse ...

Carbon nanotube-based film achieves record-low thermal conductivity at extreme temperatures, offering ultralight, scalable insulation for aerospace, energy, and high-temperature industrial ...

Industrial heat can quickly become dangerous. Whether it’s a battery module operating under continuous load or a turbine component exposed to sustained high temperatures, thermal stress can hamper ...

The research of the Multiscale Thermal Science Laboratory (MTSL) focuses on the fundamental understanding of thermal transport phenomena at the interfaces between material phases and from macro to ...

Researchers have discovered a way to make a versatile thermal conductor, with promise for more energy-efficient electronic devices, green buildings and space exploration. They have demonstrated that a ...

In this interview, industry expert Gretchen Reimbold discusses the critical role of thermal insulation in aviation and how innovative materials are shaping the future of aerospace performance and ...