Aerogel is a synthetic material that is known for its exceptional properties, including being the lightest solid on Earth.

Aluminium is a chemical element with the symbol Al and atomic number 13.

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a type of scanning probe microscopy that utilizes a laser beam and a cantilever with a sharp tip to scan the surface of a sample in order to generate high-resolution images.

Biodegradation is the breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi.

Biology is a natural science that studies life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy.

Catalysis is the process of increasing the rate of a chemical reaction by the presence of a substance called a catalyst.

Cellulose is a polysaccharide that serves as the structural component of the primary cell wall of green plants.

The cell membrane, or plasma membrane, is a biological membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm of cells.