Researchers from the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) have developed a heat insulating paint of a new type with irregular silica. Basic experiments were ...

Understand and comply with relevant codes and standards such as NFPA 70B, NFPA 79, and NEC 110.7 to ensure proper insulation testing procedures. Develop a comprehensive job safety plan that includes ...

In a perfect world, electrical insulation would allow no current to flow through it. Unfortunately, several factors can — and will — result in the deterioration and ultimate failure of electrical ...

What's nanotechnology done for you lately? You know, nanotechnology, the science of manipulating the atomic structure of materials on a scale of a nanometer (one-billionth of a meter)? This is the ...

Q: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? A: Paint additives that claim insulating qualities have been marketed since the late ...

Stanford University scientists have invented a new kind of paint that can keep homes and other buildings cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, significantly reducing energy use, costs, and ...

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? – Bob Dibrindisi, Easthampton, Mass. Paint additives that claim insulating ...