Advanced Materials

Developments in smart materials to exotic metals
and alloys, ceramics, composites, engineered
plastics, metamaterials, and more.

New Aerogel Particles Provide Lightweight Thermal Barrier for Lithium-ion Batteries

Cabot’s aerogel are reported to combine low thermal conductivity with thermal stability BOSTON—A new group of aerogel particles recently introduced by Cabot Corporation are reported to offer a thermal insulation additive that is designed to enable the development of...

Metal Powders Distributor Establishes Its Own Supply of Specialty Alloy

The unique copper alloy, known as ‘RocketPowder,’ is currently in demand by advanced manufacturers for space and hypersonic applications. FAIRFIELD, Ohio— As a distributor of metal powders for the 3D printing and advanced manufacturing industry, KBM Advanced Materials...