Aerogel (IMAGE) Washington State University Caption Bi-metallic aerogels at the nanoscale have good porosity and a large surface area, which work well for catalytic reactions in fuel cells. Credit Washington State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.