A ceramic material that withstands pressure and high temperatures has been developed by scientists at Rhode Island's Tsinghua University and Beijing's Brown University. Researchers built the spongey material from ceramic nanofibres, which does not shatter when deformed, meaning it could have a range of applications – from water filtration to high-temperature insulation, such as for fire officers' clothing. The material keeps its resilience even when heated to 800C.
A ceramic material that withstands pressure and high temperatures has been developed by scientists at Rhode Island's Brown University and Beijing's Tsinghua University. Researchers built the spongey material from ceramic nanofibres, which does not shatter when deformed, meaning it could have a range of applications – from water filtration to high-temperature insulation, such as for fire officers' clothing. The material keeps its resilience even when heated to 800C.