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==Aerogel shields== | ==Aerogel shields== | ||
Aerogels contain about 99 % air. It does not burn and barely conduct any heat. Originally they are known for their bluish transparent appearance. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnOoDE9rj6w Fiber materials won't break and can even bend.] Other modifications can make it [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcdB5bFwio4 water-repellent]. | Aerogels contain about 99 % air. It does not burn and barely conduct any heat. Originally they are known for their bluish transparent appearance. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnOoDE9rj6w Fiber materials won't break and can even bend.] Other modifications can make it [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcdB5bFwio4 water-repellent]. 1 centimeter can safely block 1000 °C. | ||
Carbon versions are possible and [https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2017/ra/c7ra05506d | Carbon versions are possible and [https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2017/ra/c7ra05506d versatile]. Namely they are interesting as filters and supercapacitor. | ||
'''Fire barriers''' | '''Fire barriers''' | ||
[[Image:Eden_Project_geodesic_domes_panorama.jpg|thumb|400px|Eden Project geodesic domes]] | |||
What if production could be speed up and made really cheap. | |||
The greater idea is to use it as quickly installable ''firewall'' in villages, either as direct coatings and isolation or as literal, high-build walls (push-fit system) or ''blankets'' for cars and small houses. | |||
Advanced versions might look like geodesic green houses. | |||
==Graphene shields== | ==Graphene shields== | ||