Aerogel-based thermal superinsulation: an overview

作者：Koebel, Matthias^*; Rigacci, Arnaud; Achard, Patrick

来源：Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 2012, 63(3): 315-339.

DOI：10.1007/s10971-012-2792-9

• Aerogel
• Composite materials
• Superinsulation
• Thermal insulation
• Insulation market
• Energy efficient buildings
• Commercialization
• Sol-gel
• Thermal conductivity
• Structure dependence
• Ambient pressure drying
• Supercritical CO2
• Hydrophobization

This review is focused on describing the intimate link which exists between aerogels and thermal superinsulation. For long, this applied field has been considered as the most promising potential market for these nanomaterials. Today, there are several indicators suggesting that this old vision is likely to become reality in the near future. Based on recent developments in the field, we are confident that aerogels still offer the greatest potential for non-evacuated superinsulation systems and consequently must be considered as an amazing opportunity for sustainable development. The practical realization of such products however is time-consuming and a significant amount of R&D activities are still necessary to yield improved aerogel-based insulation products for mass markets.

• 出版日期2012-9