Mimicking polar bear hairs in aerogel fibers

Science. 2023 Dec 22;382(6677):1358-1359. doi: 10.1126/science.adm8388. Epub 2023 Dec 21.

Authors

Zhizhi Sheng¹, Xuetong Zhang^{1

2}

Affiliations

¹ Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, China.
² Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, London, UK.

PMID: 38127750
DOI: 10.1126/science.adm8388

Abstract

Encapsulated aerogel fibers offer thermal insulation, breathability, and strength.