Extreme elastic: A new viscoelastic material has recently been developed from carbon nanotubes (CNT rubber; see picture). This material is similar to silicone rubber but maintains its viscoelasticity from −196 to 1000 °C in an oxygen-free environment. CNT rubber is promising for a wide range of applications, including use in high-vacuum furnaces and even aerospace vehicles that travel to the cold interstellar space.
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