I came across a Times article from 2007 about aerogel, a material made of 99% gas that can insulate a person too much, absorb oil spills, and catch stardust (no, really). Goofy Nova-esque pictures show in-lab shots of scientists working in a dark room with what looks like a very transparent piece of cotton. Plus its recyclable, fire resistant and not affected by water (so no mold)..
The material is currently being placed along framing for houses, to keep them warm in the winter. No one has yet said if this material has been used to keep anything cool...
it seems to me that this product's light weight could make an excellent fit with newer ideas of replacing the refrigerator with cold drawers throughout one's kitchen. Such use may provide the refrigeration industry with a more eco-friendly alternative material.
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