Thursday, May 19, 2005
Benefits of Nanogel in Daylighting Systems
Manufactured exclusively by Cabot through a patented process, Nanogel Translucent Aerogel is a light weight, nanoporous insulation material that when properly installed can deliver increased thermal insulation and light transmission levels between two and four times higher than alternative products currently available in the marketplace. ...
Aerogel is considered the lightest weight and best insulating solid in the world. Thermal conductivity tests of Nanogel have shown an R-Value of 8 per inch. Daylighting systems with Nanogel have shown performance improvements of two to four times higher. ...
R-value is a measure of how well a material keeps heat from passing through. Batt insulation, the usual material for walls and roofs, have an R-value of between 3 and 5 per inch.
What is not covered in the article or press release, however, is the installed thickness, the density, ease of construction, or structural properties.
Thanks to Alternate Energy Stocks for the tip!