Silicon dioxide, or silica, is a natural chemical compound composed of silicon and oxygen (SiO₂). It is typically safe as a food additive, although some agencies are calling for stricter guidelines ...

(Nanowerk News) We can look through glass, but what glass itself looks like on the inside has so far remained a mystery - at least as far as the precise position of the atoms is concerned. Scientists ...

Glass is a basic material that is used for many purposes, such as computer and smartphone screens and home insulation. Its atomic configuration's disorganized structure, however, continues to elude ...

This article examines how the unique structures of graphene and silica aerogels enable exceptional thermal, electrical, and ...