Chinese material scientists have created the world’s lightest material: A graphene aerogel that is seven times lighter than air, and 12% lighter than the previous record holder (aerographite).
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| graphene -gets its name from graphite | photo credit: AlexanderAlUS |
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| aerogel - ultralight material derived from a gel | image: silica aerogel | credit NASA |
