From HP
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It sounds like the "solid" form is gel-like in consistency, which may limit the useful applications of this material, but it's still spiffy.
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I wonder if it would facilitate transporting hydrogen as fuel?
From Roosta
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Apparently, it was invented in the 1930s but has now been refined enough to be useable by NASA.
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Because of Aerogel's tremendous insulating properties, there are a bunch of researchers working on how the make it in volume, economically.
