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">“The flexibility of the clay aerogel composites is amazing,” says engineering professor David Schiraldi, who adds that almost anyone can make the composites if they have pure clay in a form that resembles cat litter pellets, a blender, and a $50,000 freeze dryer.
CASE WESTERN (US)—The same kind of freeze-drying process used to make banana chips is allowing researchers to create clay-based polymers. The foam-like materials can be molded into any shape and are environmentally friendly. Continue…
