Imagine a material that poses no chemical threat to the environment, is fire- and water-resistant, lightweight, and durable. Imagine using this material to effectively insulate pipes in steam ...

Keeping warm is a major concern for many people during the winter months. Rising fuel costs mean that just keeping a house warm in cold weather can be a struggle, and good insulation is vital to keep ...

Aspen Aerogels says it has begun selling air-filled aerogel insulation blankets to make existing buildings more energy efficient. The company, which primarily makes insulating material for industrial ...

Aspen Aerogels is selling aerogels--a high-tech insulating material used in oil and gas pipelines and in aerospace--to retrofit older homes to be more energy efficient. Martin LaMonica is a senior ...

When specifying insulation for liquefied natural gas (LNG) and cryogenic applications, thermal conductivity values often dominate the conversation. But according to a new white paper commissioned by ...

Aerogels, renowned for their ultra-low density and exceptional porosity, have long captivated materials scientists since their discovery in the 1930s.